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Arquivos Leonor Amarante: New Talents, Tributes, and Experimental Exhibitions in Brazilian Art

exhibition · 2026-04-19

Arquivos Leonor Amarante features diverse artistic projects and exhibitions, including a tribute to José Claudio and works by Lenora de Barros, highlighting her plural production. The Bienal do Mercosul addresses themes of trauma, dreams, and escape, while modernism in Hispanic America is explored. New acquisitions for the Usina de Arte collection focus on hunger and violence. An experimental exhibition titled "Completely Knocked Down" connects Bremen and Recife. A bold project in the agreste region of Pernambuco is also presented, with contributions from edition #57 collaborators.

Key facts

  • Arquivos Leonor Amarante includes a tribute to José Claudio
  • Lenora de Barros's work is featured, showcasing a plural production
  • The Bienal do Mercosul explores trauma, dreams, and escape
  • Modernism in Hispanic America is a topic of discussion
  • New works in the Usina de Arte collection address hunger and violence
  • An experimental exhibition "Completely Knocked Down" links Bremen and Recife
  • A bold project is located in the agreste region of Pernambuco
  • Collaborators from edition #57 contributed to the content

Entities

Artists

  • José Claudio
  • Lenora de Barros

Institutions

  • Bienal do Mercosul
  • Usina de Arte
  • Arquivos Leonor Amarante

Locations

  • Bremen
  • Recife
  • Pernambuco
  • Brazil
  • Hispanic America

Sources