Hélio Oiticica's Grande Núcleo Immersive Environment on View at Dia Beacon

Dia Beacon showcases Grande Núcleo (Grand Nucleus, 1960–66), an expansive installation by Hélio Oiticica, a pivotal Brazilian artist and theorist known for his contributions to sculpture, drawing, painting, installation, and performance. As a prominent figure in Brazil's Neoconcrete movement and a co-founder of Tropicália, Oiticica pioneered participatory art, offering a unique perspective on abstraction influenced by the social, political, and economic contexts of Latin America and beyond, emphasizing physical engagement and spatial awareness. Grande Núcleo, one of his most enveloping works, moves away from the flat surfaces of his previous creations, featuring suspended rectangular panels that transition from bright yellow to deep orange, arranged in a dynamic grid. The exhibition invites visitors to engage their bodies, movements, and perceptions of time and space, echoing Oiticica's exploration of structure, color, and spatial experience. A video documenting the presentation is dated September 14, 2026.