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"DISAPPEARANCE cuts OPEN a wound in time"
chantal MEZA

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The Disappearance of Worlds Exhibition will be held at Pembroke Art Gallery, Pembroke College, University of Oxford. There will be a series of talks, panel discussions, and events linked to this exhibition from searching family members from Mexico, renowned academics, policy makers, journalists and arts commentators. 

Disappearance
of Worlds

Oxford: June 7-22, 2025

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Eden Bleeds was a solo exhibition, addressing the problem of ecological disappearance and devastation. Held in the iconic St Marys in Redcliffe, Bristol, this was the first contemporary art exhibition in the gothic cathedrals 800 year history. 13 large works were featured throughout the venue, which set in the beautiful sections of the venue, was the catalyst for a full lent programme that addressed ecological concerns and offered critical and contemplative reflection.  

Eden Bleeds
Bristol: March 8 - April 22, 2025

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Having been gifted to the University of Bath, the State of Disappearance art collection is now on permanent display at the prestigious Chancellors Building. It was launched evening of September 26th 2024 to coincide with the 10th anniversary of the disappeared 43 students from Ayotzinapa, Iguala, in Guerrero State, Mexico.

 

This exhibition marks a new chapter in the project where the artwork is now embedded in a university setting and helping to rethink educational practices. 

 

Art on Campus
Bath: From September 27, 2024. 

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The Inaugural State of Disappearance Art exhibition was held at CentreSpace Art Gallery in Bristol from October 27th to November 8th, 2023. Showcasing for the first time together, 75 dedicated works were presented dealing with the brutality of disappearance, and how it leaves its mark upon those who must live with the consequences. 

 

Complimenting the exhibition, two weeks of events were featured which included a series of public lectures from internationally recognised speakers and leading authorities.

 

State of 
Disappearance

Bristol:  Oct 28 - Nov 8, 2023

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Humanitarian Xchange
London: February 20, 2024

The State of Disappearance artworks were exhibited at the opening of the largest ever humanitarian gathering that took place in London 2024. They were also integral to a stream tasked with reimagining humanitarianism in the 21st Century. 

Their inclusion prompted Gareth Owen, OBE and Humanitarian Director of Save the Children to observe, "Chantals work brought a devastating yet uplifting energy to the event. It showed how art must play a crucial role in the future of humanitarianism".

 

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Dance for the Disappeared
Heidelberg: June 11, 2023

A performance exploring disappearance through paint and dance. Held at the Karlstorbahnhof, in Heidelberg, Germany, where the final artwork is held on permanent public display, the collaboration involved multiple disciplines including Visual Arts, Dance, Music and Critical Theory.

The event was framed by the music of John Psathas with his album Corybas; a melodic composition performed by New Zealand Chamber Soloists, The New Zealand String Quartet, Stephen Gosling & The New Zealand Trio.

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