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The confrontation between order and disorder is an undeniably important element in the artistic language of the Venezuelan artist, Manuel Mérida. The outdoor installation created especially for the Espace Monte Cristo is part of the Usuyuki series, started by the artist in 1988, recognizable by this camouflage of red and white stripes. The term “Chantier”, used by the artist for this work, underlines this dichotomy between order and disorder. Seemingly messy, the construction site remains a place where organization is essential for the successful completion of the work. In 2013, Manuel Mérida …