Arquivos Marilá Dardot: Bienal do Mercosul Explores Trauma, Dream, and Escape in Espírito Santo

The Arquivos Marilá Dardot project has launched in Vila Velha, Espírito Santo, presenting a new artistic initiative that engages with themes of trauma, dream, and escape. This exhibition creates dialogue between contemporary art practices and proposes alternative models for art sales during quarantine periods. The project brings together multiple artists and includes the "Cartas de Cuba #3" component. Simultaneously, the Bienal Sesc_Videobrasil has announced the participating artists for its 2019/2020 edition, which carries a theme of resistance. The Mercosul Biennial specifically addresses collective trauma through artistic expression while exploring concepts of flight and aspiration. These parallel events represent significant developments in the Brazilian contemporary art landscape, with one focusing on regional engagement in Espírito Santo and the other operating through the established Sesc_Videobrasil platform. The quarantine sales model introduced represents an innovative approach to art commerce during pandemic restrictions. Both initiatives feature multiple artists working across different media and conceptual frameworks, with the Mercosul Biennial establishing its presence in Vila Velha while the Sesc_Videobrasil biennial continues its programming cycle. The projects demonstrate how Brazilian art institutions are adapting to contemporary challenges while maintaining their commitment to artistic exploration and social engagement.