Arjan Martins monograph launched by Editora Cobogó with essays and interview
A bilingual monograph on Arjan Martins has been published by Editora Cobogó, showcasing more than 100 pieces from the artist, who hails from Rio de Janeiro. This volume features essays by Michael Asbury and Paulo Miyada, alongside an interview conducted by historian Raquel Barreto. Born in 1960, Martins attended the Escola de Artes Visuais do Parque Lage during the 1990s. His artistic journey transitioned from anatomical representations to textured drawings with obscured faces, exploring themes of identity denial. Miyada characterizes his visuals as "mnemonic cartographies" that highlight the narratives of African immigrants and their descendants, incorporating symbols of colonialism and slavery. Martins' works have been displayed in prominent Brazilian venues like MAM-SP and MAR.
Key facts
- Editora Cobogó published a bilingual monograph on artist Arjan Martins.
- The book features over 100 works from Martins's repertoire.
- It includes essays by Paulo Miyada and Michael Asbury.
- An interview with Martins was conducted by historian Raquel Barreto.
- Arjan Martins was born in 1960 in Rio de Janeiro.
- He began studies at Escola de Artes Visuais do Parque Lage in the 1990s.
- His work addresses themes of colonial heritage, segregation, and invisibility of black people.
- Martins's art has been shown at MAM-SP, MAM Rio, Instituto Tomie Ohtake, and MAR.
Entities
Artists
- Arjan Martins
- Paulo Miyada
- Michael Asbury
- Raquel Barreto
Institutions
- Editora Cobogó
- Instituto Tomie Ohtake
- Bienal de São Paulo
- Chelsea College of Art
- University of the Arts London
- Escola de Artes Visuais do Parque Lage
- MAM-SP
- MAM Rio
- MAR (Museu de Arte do Rio)
Locations
- Rio de Janeiro
- Brazil
- São Paulo
- London
- United Kingdom