Created in 2009 by Alfredo Jaar, The Ashes of Pasolini is a short film commemorating the life of the famous Italian filmmaker, writer and thinker Pier Paolo Pasolini (1922-1975) who was assassinated under mysterious circumstances. The film features in the group exhibition titled Pier Paolo Pasolini: Subversive Poet at the Neuberger Museum of Art from 12 February to 31 May 2020. The exhibition pays homage to the prolific Italian poet, writer and film director.
Featuring interviews and film excerpts that speak to Pasolini’s stormy life and unwavering leftist political commitment, dearly paid for on many occasions, The Ashes of Pasolini, an allusion to the The Ashes of Gramsci, a famous poem by Pasolini, is a perfect example of Alfredo Jaar’s commitment to the struggle against ignorance and repression. In his quest to raise public awareness and make us reconsider the world in a new light, the world acclaimed Chilean artist speaks freely, passionately and unequivocally, taking us into the unique and turbulent world of a great man of letters and cultural figure. Bringing together the specific properties of the film medium and the far-reaching thoughts and ideas of the famous Italian filmmaker and poet, Jaar creates a sensitive and very moving work.
