Where poetry and theory meet: approximations between Rodolfo Caesar and Cildo Meireles

Abstract

This article explores relevant aspects of the theoretical work of artist Rodolfo Caesar, focusing on a reinvention of listening. We delve into Caesar's reflections on sound imagery, loops, the relationship between listening and the night, as well as the notion of copying in the realm of sound. Subsequently, we draw parallels between the theoretical work of the sound artist and the work of Cildo Meireles, a visual artist who employs sound as a medium of creation. Finally, we observe how the poetic nature of Rodolfo Caesar's theoretical thought enables a deepened perception and analysis of works situated in the field of visualities.