Arquivos Coisas da História explores Brazilian political and cultural flashpoints
Arquivos Coisas da História examines pivotal moments in Brazilian history through a cultural lens. The series covers 1961, when parliamentary government was imposed on Brazil. It features Luz del Fuego, who championed bodily autonomy with the phrase "Meu corpo, minhas regras." Indigenous leader Juruna's involvement in presidential election bribery is documented. The March 1964 military coup is referenced through "Os tiros de março." Historical Carnival traditions are contrasted with contemporary celebrations. The Estado Novo dictatorship's downfall is symbolized by banana peels. Jesse Owens' 1936 Olympic triumph challenged white supremacy narratives. Curitiba's Boca Maldita served as a free speech hub during authoritarian periods. The 1917 general strike saw even children participating in labor protests.
Key facts
- 1961 marked the imposition of parliamentary government in Brazil
- Luz del Fuego advocated for bodily autonomy with "Meu corpo, minhas regras"
- Indigenous leader Juruna was involved in presidential election bribery
- "Os tiros de março" references the 1964 military coup in Brazil
- Historical Brazilian Carnival traditions differed from contemporary celebrations
- Banana peels symbolized the downfall of the Estado Novo dictatorship
- Jesse Owens' 1936 Olympic victories challenged white supremacy
- Curitiba's Boca Maldita was a free speech zone during authoritarian periods
- Children participated in the 1917 general strike in Brazil
Entities
Artists
- Luz del Fuego
- Juruna
- Jesse Owens
Institutions
- Arquivos Coisas da História
- Arte Brasileiros
Locations
- Brazil
- Curitiba