DIRECTOR/AUTHOR Iván Assad Argote
PRODUCTRESS Beatrice Bulgari
PRODUCTION Fondazione In Between Art Film
CINEMATOGRAPHY Paola Greco, Marco Fabriziani, Stefano Talone, Andrea Beer & others
EDITING Iván Assad Argote
SOUND Daniela Huerta
What do monuments stand for in our memories and public spaces? Levitate questions the histories, functions and possible futures of colonial icons that continue to define the identities of European cities today.
"Levitate" questions the role played by monuments in shaping modern European cities. Through performances on a grand scale, the artist suspends and displaces colonial icons as a challenge to their symbolic power. Through the observation of subversive actions, the film invites us to reconsider their narratives, prompting a critical examination of history and identity. It encourages us to imagine alternative futures for public spaces, sparking dialogue on the legacies of colonialism. Levitate prompts us to redefine our understanding of monuments and their impact on society, offering a fresh perspective on memory and the reshaping of public narratives.
IVÁN ARGOTE is a Colombian artist based in Paris. He develops strategies based on tenderness, affection and humor through which he generates critical approaches to dominant historical narratives. The artist’s works are part of the permanent collections of the Guggenheim Museum, Centre Pompidou, KADIST (San Francisco), and MACBA (Barcelona).
