Aracy Amaral's 1968 article examines Brazilian Pop Art under military dictatorship

Aracy A. Amaral, a Brazilian historian and curator, authored the article "From the Stamps to the Bubble" in 1968. The text explores Brazilian art during the second half of the 1960s, analyzing how the military dictatorship and cultural exchanges from economic development influenced artistic production. It situates the document within broader art historiography, focusing on the contiguities of Pop Art in Brazil. Amaral argues that Pop Art inspired artists to engage in radical experimentation, moving away from a tradition of geometric abstraction. The introduction highlights the multiple terminologies in use at the time. The article is available through MIT Press under a subscription-only model. Published on June 5, 2016, the piece remains a key primary document for understanding this period.