Silvia Malagrino

Silvia Malagrino (born 1950) is an American artist and filmmaker born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She has exhibited her works internationally. She received an MFA from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Her work in multiple media, photography, video, language, installation, engages in a dialogue between history and memory, human action and accountability.^[1]

Major Works

• Inscriptions in the War Zone (1998)^[2]
• Burnt Oranges (2005)^[3]
• Swimming With a Kite (2013)^[4][5]
• A Song for You (2014)^[6]

Awards

• 2012 State of Illinois Distinguished Artist award
• 2010 Guggenheim Fellow ^[7]
• 2005 CINE Golden Eagle Award
• 2005 Lorenzo De Medici First Prize Award in New Media at the 5th Edition of The Florence Biennale
• 2004 National Endowment for the Arts
• Illinois Arts Council Visual Artist Fellowships in Photography and Media Arts (1987,1989, 1983, 1996, 2000, and 2005)
• The Department of Cultural Affairs, City of Chicago: Community Assistance Grant (1990, 1995, 1996, 2008) and International Travel Grant (1996)

References

1. University of Illinois at Chicago; Faculty profile
2. "Museum of Contemporary Photography". Retrieved 5 March 2016.
3. "UIC School of Art & Art History". Retrieved 5 March 2016.
4. "Silvia Malagrino Personal Blog". Retrieved 5 March 2016.
5. "UIC School of Art & Art History". Retrieved 5 March 2016.
6. "UIC School of Art & Art History". Retrieved 5 March 2016.
7. Silvia Malagrino – John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation