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ARTE!Brasileiros #49 explores Brazilian art, biennials, and global exhibitions

publication · 2026-04-23

The 14th Curitiba Biennial addresses contemporary urgencies in Brazil. Art Basel Miami Beach features large-scale works in its latest edition. Berlin's exhibition on Hubert Fichte has been modified to reduce its radical elements. Restoration efforts for Arthur Bispo do Rosário's work are expanding in Rio de Janeiro. Carlos Motta examines prejudice and racism in the 21st century through his artistic practice. Young artists explore queer identity in the "Sempre Gay" project. Anna Bella Geiger presents her "Travessias" series. Aline Motta investigates collective memory through personal narratives. Cildo Meireles' work is examined through both viewing and interview perspectives. The first Leonilson exhibition highlights early works by the Brazilian artist. Marcela Cantuária presents her provocative "Doe a quem doer" project. Guerreiro do Divino Amor creates fictional works that reveal harsh realities. An exhibition in Istanbul focuses on environmental collapse. "Imagined Communities" explores subtle communication in contemporary art. Cultural management faces challenges during economic and political crises. The Museum of Modern Art in New York seeks new narratives in its recent reinstallation. Ceará's artistic poetics receive dedicated examination. Color activism emerges as a distinct artistic practice. Drawing techniques are highlighted in "Na ponta do lápis."

Key facts

  • The 14th Curitiba Biennial is currently addressing urgent contemporary issues
  • Art Basel Miami Beach is presenting large-scale works in its latest edition
  • Berlin has reduced radical elements in its Hubert Fichte exhibition
  • Restoration of Arthur Bispo do Rosário's work is increasing in Rio de Janeiro
  • Carlos Motta's work examines roots of 21st century prejudice and racism
  • Young artists explore queer identity through the "Sempre Gay" project
  • Anna Bella Geiger presents her "Crossings" series
  • Aline Motta investigates collective memory through personal narratives

Entities

Artists

  • Cildo Meireles
  • Leonilson
  • Carlos Motta
  • Anna Bella Geiger
  • Aline Motta
  • Marcela Cantuária
  • Guerreiro do Divino Amor
  • Arthur Bispo do Rosário
  • Hubert Fichte

Institutions

  • 14th Curitiba Biennial
  • Art Basel Miami Beach
  • Museum of Modern Art
  • ARTE!Brasileiros

Locations

  • Curitiba
  • Brazil
  • Miami Beach
  • United States
  • Berlin
  • Germany
  • Rio de Janeiro
  • Istanbul
  • Turkey
  • New York
  • Ceará

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