Demons in Fragile Bodies: Two Modes of Painting the Body at Tropigalpão, Rio
On August 13, 2026, the exhibition 'Demons in Fragile Bodies' will debut at Tropigalpão in Rio de Janeiro, under the curation of Victor Gorgulho and presented by NND | AZECO. Featuring Brazilian artist Andy Vilella (born 1994 in Rio de Janeiro) and Dutch artist Gerben Mulder (born 1972 in Amsterdam), the show delves into themes of body, materiality, and representation. Vilella's work, which incorporates materials such as acrylic and fire, critiques gender construction, while Mulder crafts whimsical, dreamlike scenes with flowers and figures, merging dark tones with humor. The exhibition is open from August 14 to September 10, 2026, Wednesday through Saturday, from 12 to 18h. Recently, Vilella's art was acquired by the Museu de Arte Contemporânea in Salvador.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Demons in Fragile Bodies' opens August 13, 2026 at Tropigalpão, Rio de Janeiro.
- Curated by Victor Gorgulho, presented by NND | AZECO.
- Features artists Andy Vilella (b. 1994, Rio de Janeiro) and Gerben Mulder (b. 1972, Amsterdam).
- Vilella's practice uses acrylic, stencil, oil stick, spray, and fire, exploring gesture and gender.
- Mulder creates dreamlike, unsettling paintings with flowers, animals, and human figures.
- Vilella recently had work acquired by Museu de Arte Contemporânea in Salvador.
- Mulder showed at Carpintaria in 2024 with Iberê Camargo, curated by Luiz Zerbini, Paulo Azeco, and Tiago Mesquita.
- Exhibition runs August 14 to September 10, 2026, at R. Benjamin Constant, 118, Glória, Rio de Janeiro.
- Visiting hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 12h to 18h.
Entities
Artists
- Andy Vilella
- Gerben Mulder
- Iberê Camargo
- Victor Gorgulho
- Luiz Zerbini
- Paulo Azeco
- Tiago Mesquita
Institutions
- NND | AZECO
- Tropigalpão
- Museu de Arte Contemporânea
- Carpintaria
- NONADA ZN
Locations
- Rio de Janeiro
- Brazil
- Amsterdam
- Netherlands
- Salvador
- Glória
Sources
- Arteref —