Antonis Pittas

The sculptural installation ENOUGH consists of different historical building fragments from Amsterdam's 17th, 18th and 19th century monuments. The Municipality of Amsterdam has granted him possession of these architectural remains, which Pittas sees as a part of our collective memory, carrying knowledge and cultural-historical value. ENOUGH is based on the idea that hidden stories can be found in our material objects. The union of historical objects and contemporary discourse can create a sense of continuity of time and history, while at the same time revealing how people and places are connected and represented through the material aspects of our culture. The marble used in the work AMICITIAE belonged to the building of Arti et Amicitiae Society, founded in 1839 and located at the Rokin in Amsterdam. The Society has played a key role in the Dutch art scene and in particular in the Amsterdam art schools. It was and to this day it still is a hub for artists and art lovers in the city of Amsterdam.