Images constellations: metaphors and essays

Abstract

This article presents reflections on the methodological contributions of Aby Warburg’s image constellation metaphor proposing critical approaches to two recent exhibitions: 'Dear Aby Warburg, what can be done with images? Dealing with photographic materials' and ‘Atlas: How to carry the world on one’s back?’ From these initial references the article moves to some graphic and three-dimensional essays developed at the convergence of the authors’ researches, with the support of CNPq and FAPESP, respectively, both gathered at RITe - CNPq Research Group - Representations: Imaginary and Technology. These experiments investigate images dispositions and frameworks as an experimental field to establish, present and test hypotheses, thereby building knowledge about visual phenomena.