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The two Puerto Rico-based artists Jennifer Allora and Guillermo Calzadilla have worked together to make captivating artworks. Allora and Calzadilla are known for their interactive art pieces in public, often addressing social and political issues and engaging questions of history, geopolitics, and culture.

One of their recent works is Chalk. Upon entering the art space, giant chalk pieces are waiting for visitors, welcoming them to an engaging and shambolic art experience. The human-sized chalk sticks are put into a gigantic chalkboard spanning the walls and the floor of art spaces. The duo allowed for spontaneous mark-making. All chalk pieces are 162.5 cm (64′)’ long and 54 kg (120 pounds) in weight. The walls are treated with special chalk-friendly paint, and hence you shouldn’t be worried about allergies and such. Don’t expect a chalkboard to scratch your nails on.

This unique project provides a platform for the participants to exchange ideas. Therefore, Chalk acts as a social and political portrait of modern society. Chalk creates a sense of communal unity and provides a platform for public expression of different opinions. Removing the chalk out of class and placing it into art spaces stands as a chance for the public to share their ideas and enlighten their foils.