Torolab
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Torolab is an artist collective
, founded in Tijuana
in 1995 by Raúl Cardenas Osuna (Mazatlán, Sinaloa, 1969). The themes they have developed range from research on the identity of the border region, to housing and security to community building and survival. Their work includes such things as Urban Interventions, Media Projects, Construction Systems, Survival Units and everyday things like furniture and clothing.
In 2001 Torolab had a solo exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego and in 2002 they participated in La Biennale de Montréal.
They are represented by Galería OMR
.
Artist collective
An artist collective is an initiative that is the result of a group of artists working together, usually under their own management, towards shared aims...
, founded in Tijuana
Tijuana
Tijuana is the largest city on the Baja California Peninsula and center of the Tijuana metropolitan area, part of the international San Diego–Tijuana metropolitan area. An industrial and financial center of Mexico, Tijuana exerts a strong influence on economics, education, culture, art, and politics...
in 1995 by Raúl Cardenas Osuna (Mazatlán, Sinaloa, 1969). The themes they have developed range from research on the identity of the border region, to housing and security to community building and survival. Their work includes such things as Urban Interventions, Media Projects, Construction Systems, Survival Units and everyday things like furniture and clothing.
In 2001 Torolab had a solo exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego and in 2002 they participated in La Biennale de Montréal.
They are represented by Galería OMR
Galería OMR
Galería OMR is a contemporary art gallery located in Mexico City.Galería OMR was founded in 1983 by its principals Patricia Ortiz Monasterio and Jaime Riestra...
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