2nd History of the Human Face (Socket of the Eyes), Airmail Painting No. 66

Eugenio Dittborn's "2nd History of the Human Face (Socket of the Eyes), Airmail Painting No. 66" is part of his innovative series of airmail paintings, which he began in the 1980s as a response to the political repression in Chile. These works, characterized by their portability and use of mixed media on lightweight materials, challenged traditional notions of art distribution and accessibility, allowing Dittborn to circumvent censorship and engage with a global audience.

"2nd History of the Human Face (Socket of the Eyes), Airmail Painting No. 66" by Eugenio Dittborn is a mixed-media work that combines photographic imagery, text, and painted elements on a large-scale, lightweight surface. The composition is characterized by its fragmented and layered presentation, utilizing a grid-like structure that invites viewers to engage with the interplay of visual and textual narratives.