Alessandro Balteo-Yazbeck: Autocratic Nostalgia

Standard Creole with Bikini, 1940s. From the series Modern Entanglements, U.S. Interventions, 2006-2009. In collaboration with Media Farzin. C-print and wall label with narrative text. 36 1⁄2 x 77 in. (92,7 x 195 cm). Edition of 5 + AP

Model of Alexander Calder’s Tower with Mobile, 1943. Cultural Diplomacy: An Art We Neglect , 2007-2009. In collaboration with Media Farzin. Wall label with narrative text, brass rods, ink, polyester thread, Plexiglas, wire, AC glue. Dimensions: 43 ¾ x 21¼ x 30 in (111 x 54 x 76 cm) approx. Edition 5/5 + AP

Architects Carlos Raúl Villanueva and Leopoldo Martínez Olavarria, Urbanización Lomas de Urdaneta (last stage), 1957. Modern Entanglements, Sustainable-Emigrant , 2005-2008. C-print on Fuji Crystal Archive; from chemically unstable vintage negative by Paolo Gasparini. Framed: 46 1/8 x 46 1/8 x 2 1/2 in. (117 x 117 x 6.35 cm). Edition 1/3 + 2 AP

Architect Carlos Raúl Villanueva in Collaboration with Taller de Architectura del Banco Obrero. Cerro Verde Residential Unit, circa 1956 . From the series Sub-Entanglement Sustainable-Emigrant , 2006-2008. C-print on Fuji Crystal Archive; from chemically unstable vintage negative by Paolo Gasparini. Framed: 46 1/8 x 46 1/8 x 2 1/2 in. (117 x 117 x 6.35 cm). Edition 1/3 + 2 AP

Untitled, 1960. Professor Miguel Arroyo teaching Harry Abend at the School of Architecture and Urban Studies, Universidad Central de Venezuela , 2005-2008. C-print digital photo collage from a vintage silver print by Paolo Gasparini. Framed: 45-7/8 x 60-7/8 x 2-1/2 in. (116.5 x 154.6 x 6.4 cm). Edition 1/3 + AP

Part I: Presidentcandidate, Part II: President & Candidate, Part III: Candid one & Rescindable; Or the adventures of the Sabaneta barefoot , 2001-2002. From the series Electoral Autocracy . Three recombined pares of Bally shoes, red carpet, glue and respective labels with narrative text on plinth. Dimensions variable

Last oil barrel , Date postponed, Sustainable wood, paper, ink, and financial markets. For price see NYSE Crude Future index at bloomberg.com/markets/commodities/energyprices.html. 1 3/8 x 1 x 1 in. (3.49 x 2.54 x 2.54 cm)

Fémur de dictador cubano y fémur de estudiante venezolana, 1964/65 Modern Entanglements. U.S. Interventions , 2014-2015. Two painted human femur bones on pedestal. Sculpture dimensions: 4 x 19 x 12 in. (10 x 48 x 30 cm). Courtesy of the Clarissa Alcock Bronfman Collection. Photo: Courtesy of the artist and Arturo Sánchez

2006 , 2008. From the series Modern Entanglements . In collaboration with Álvaro Sotillo and Aixa Díaz. Self-Adhesive vinyl, pencil writing on wall and laser printed leaflet. Installation dimensions variable

Rubber-stamp-me , 2012-2016. From the series Electoral Autocracy . The public is invited to rubber-stamp the exhibition catalogue or press release with chavista propaganda. Rubber stamp with golden “Made in China” sticker, ink-pad and exhibition literature on plinth. Rubber stamp on ink-pad: 3 15/16 x 6 1/2 x 4 5/16 in. (10 x 16.5 x 11 cm). Edition of 3 + AP

Exposición de Mercancías – 1era clase - 1965. Modern Entanglements, U.S. Interventions , 2015. Archival pigment print in silver leaf artist's frame. Framed 13 3/16 x 15 11/16 x 3/4 in. (33.5 x 40 x 2 cm)

Northeast Silhouette: Altamira Fragment, Humboldt Planetarium, c. 1960. Nostalgic Apparatus, Caracas: Heaven’s branch on earth , 1998. Custom framed C-print on Fuji Crystal Archive. Framed: 31 7/16 x 39 5/16 x 2 in. (80 x 100 x 5 cm). Edition of 3 + AP (AP)

Southeast Silhouette: La Carlota Airport Fragment, Humboldt Planetarium, c. 1960. Nostalgic Apparatus, Caracas: Heaven’s branch on earth , 1998. Custom framed C-print on Fuji Crystal Archive. Framed: 31 7/16 x 39 5/16 x 2 in. (80 x 100 x 5 cm). Edition of 3 + AP (AP)

South Silhouette: Universidad Central de Venezuela Fragment, Humboldt Planetarium, c. 1960. Nostalgic Apparatus, Caracas: Heaven’s branch on earth , 1998. Custom framed C-print on Fuji Crystal Archive. Framed: 31 7/16 x 39 5/16 x 2 in. (80 x 100 x 5 cm). Edition of 3 + AP (AP)

Northwest Silhouette: Pantheon Fragment, Humboldt Planetarium, c. 1960. Nostalgic Apparatus, Caracas: Heaven’s branch on earth , 1998. Custom framed C-print on Fuji Crystal Archive. Framed: 31 7/16 x 39 5/16 x 2 in. (80 x 100 x 5 cm). Edition of 3 + AP (AP)