Thiago Martins de Melo's 'Ígneo Piaga' at Almeida & Dale: New Small-Format Paintings
Thiago Martins de Melo, a Brazilian artist, is showcasing his new solo exhibition titled 'Ígneo Piaga' at the Almeida & Dale gallery in São Paulo, curated by Chico Soll. This show will run until September 12, 2026, and introduces his first small-format paintings, marking a shift from his usual large, intricate pieces. Each smaller canvas highlights a singular scene, while his larger works and sculptures retain his intense material style. The exhibition delves into themes of Latin American history and myth, featuring insurgents and colonial figures prominently, with authority figures depicted as monstrous. Born in São Luís in 1981, Martins de Melo splits his time between São Paulo, São Luís, and Guadalajara, Mexico. The gallery is open Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 7 PM, and on Saturdays from 11 AM to 4 PM, with free entry.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Ígneo Piaga' runs until September 12, 2026, at Almeida & Dale, São Paulo.
- Curated by Chico Soll.
- Features new paintings and sculptures, including a first series of small-format paintings.
- Artist Thiago Martins de Melo reinterprets historical painting with Latin American myths and insurgencies.
- Works include 'Famulus Homunculus' (2026), 'Tricéfalo' (2026), and 'A iniciada' (2024).
- Gallery hours: Mon-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 11am-4pm. Free admission.
- Artist born in São Luís in 1981; works between São Paulo, São Luís, and Guadalajara.
- Recent exhibitions include 'Cosmogonia Colérica', 'Revoluciones en Relieve', and 'Resistência'.
Entities
Artists
- Thiago Martins de Melo
- Chico Soll
Institutions
- Almeida & Dale
- Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
- Fundação Iberê Camargo
- MASP
- Pinacoteca de São Paulo
- MAM Rio
- MAR
- MAC USP
- ICA Miami
- Pérez Art Museum Miami
- Rubell Museum
- Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art
Locations
- São Paulo
- Brazil
- São Luís
- Guadalajara
- Mexico
- Havana
- Cuba
- Porto Alegre
Sources
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