Arjan Martins Reflects on Black Collectorship and Career Milestones Amid Multiple Exhibitions
Arjan Martins, a 62-year-old artist, raises concerns about the ownership of Black art in Brazil in light of the financial achievements of younger Black creators. Since 2016, he has been represented by A Gentil Carioca and is currently showcasing new pieces in his solo exhibition, Hemisfério 1, at the São Paulo gallery, which runs until November 12. Additionally, his artwork is included in three exhibitions in Rio: the 34th São Paulo Biennial at the Museu de Arte do Rio until January 22, Passado Presente: 200 Anos Depois at Centro Cultural da PGE-RJ, and Atos de Revolta at MAM Rio until February 26, 2023. Starting November 19, he will display a 2019 piece at Inhotim's Galeria Lago. A recipient of the 2018 Prêmio PIPA, Martins has been active in the art scene for 20 years, launching his first solo exhibition in 2002.
Key facts
- Arjan Martins is a 62-year-old Brazilian painter represented by A Gentil Carioca.
- He won the Prêmio PIPA in 2018 and published a monograph with Cobogó in 2021.
- His solo exhibition Hemisfério 1 runs at A Gentil Carioca São Paulo until November 12, 2022.
- His work is included in three concurrent exhibitions in Rio de Janeiro through early 2023.
- He will exhibit at Inhotim from November 19, 2022, in a show about Abdias Nascimento.
- Martins questions the development of Black collectorship in Brazil despite international interest.
- His career began with a 2002 solo at Museu da República, marking 20 years in 2022.
- He will present work at Art Basel Miami and has pieces in MAM Rio and Pinacoteca collections.
Entities
Artists
- Arjan Martins
- Abdias Nascimento
- Paulo Miyada
- Fernando Cocchiarale
- Elizabeth Jobim
- Paulo Sérgio Duarte
- Luiz Camillo Osorio
- Francis Bacon
- Willem de Kooning
- João Cândido
- Luiza Mahin
- Zumbi dos Palmares
Institutions
- A Gentil Carioca
- Prêmio PIPA
- Cobogó
- Museu da República
- Museu de Arte do Rio (MAR)
- 34ª Bienal de São Paulo
- Centro Cultural da PGE-RJ
- MAM Rio
- Inhotim
- Ipeafro
- Escola de Artes Visuais do Parque Lage
- Art Basel Miami
- Pinacoteca
Locations
- Brazil
- São Paulo
- Rio de Janeiro
- Mesquita
- Região Metropolitana do Rio de Janeiro
- New York
- United States
- Dakar
- Mercosul
- Brumadinho
- Salvador
- Bahia