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Artwork sold in perfect condition Artwork location France Wool woven by hand by Jerónimo Hernández and Josefina Lazo in Teotitlán del Valle An architect by training Santiago Borja often works on iconic architectures such as the Villa Savoye in Poissy France the Neutra house in LA USA or the mies van der Rohe pavilion in Barcelona Spain In 2011 Santiago Borja produced two RGB carpets which took over the Villa Savoye These are works woven in Mexico by Zapotec Indians with traditional colors and designs from southeastern Mexico By adding this type of work referring to ancestral Maya craftsmanship linked to housing palapa and weaving Borja restored the villa to its original function a dwelling and decolonized it from its status of icon His work is present in important collections Jumex foundation Kadist foundation Frac aquitaine Frac nord pas de calais Santiago Borja represents Mexico at the 2022 Venice Biennale Read more