Honoré D’OSpecifically created for the large square room at MACS (Museum of Contemporary Arts of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation), Quarantaine−Quarantine is an extensive immersive installation by Honoré δ’O. The Belgian artist reflects on his “desert retreat”, which he undertook for forty days in Marfa (Texas) in 2024 as part of an artist residency.
As its title suggests, Quarantaine−Quarantine plays on the dual meaning of the word “quarantine,” combining the idea of spiritual retreat with physical isolation.
Installed in a mobile home, away from urban and social life, Honoré δ’O immersed himself in the Chihuahua Desert – an environment that is simultaneously arid, silent, and introspective. This place, both the habitat of the nomad and the refuge of the hermit, aligns perfectly with the philosophy of constant reinvention that runs through the artist’s work since the 1990s.
In Quarantaine−Quarantine, the desert becomes a symbol of resistance to contemporary forms of conquest – spatial, military, territorial, or commercial. Honoré δ’O explores our relationship to space and the world, between the desire for openness and the will to possess.
Among the situations documented during his residency, the artist notably mentions the 3D-printed construction of El Cosmico hotel, not far from Haystack Mountain. This “objective chance” ironically illustrates the tension between nature, technology, and tourism, highlighting the transformation of the cosmos into a cultural and commercial product for a new generation of pioneers.
Through this monumental installation, Honoré δ’O invites the visitor to share a sensory and meditative experience.
Quarantaine−Quarantine questions the link between art, isolation, and the search for meaning, while continuing the artist’s reflection on creation as an act of resistance and freedom.
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