Eugenio Dittborn

Eugenio Dittborn is a contemporary Chilean artist who was born in Santiago in 1943. He is best known for his large-scale collages made from lightweight paper, which are folded and sent through the mail to various exhibition venues around the world. These collages are then unfolded, hung on walls, and displayed as a series of interconnected images.

Dittborn studied at the Escuela de Bellas Artes of the University of Chile in Santiago, where he initially trained as a painter. In the early 1980s, he began experimenting with the use of air mail envelopes as a medium for his artwork, which eventually led to the development of his signature style of folded collages.

Dittborn's work often addresses political and social issues, particularly those related to Chile's history and the legacy of colonialism. His use of air mail envelopes also speaks to themes of travel, migration, and communication across borders.

Dittborn has exhibited his work extensively throughout Latin America, Europe, and the United States, and his art is held in numerous public and private collections worldwide. He has also received several awards and honors, including the Guggenheim Fellowship in 1994.