Artist Behind Ibirapuera Obelisk Would Turn 120 Today, Work Explores Vargas Era Subversion
The artist responsible for creating the Obelisco do Ibirapuera would have celebrated their 120th birthday today. Their work engages with themes of subversion through archival materials related to Getúlio Vargas. The artistic practice examines the relationship between banana peels and the Estado Novo period. This exploration maps the roles of subversion within historical and political contexts. The artist's contributions to Brazilian art include significant public monuments. The work connects contemporary artistic practice with historical research methods. Archival investigation forms a central component of the artistic methodology. The project addresses Brazil's complex political history through visual means.
Key facts
- The artist created the Obelisco do Ibirapuera
- The artist would be 120 years old today
- The work explores themes of subversion
- The project involves Getúlio Vargas archives
- The work examines the Estado Novo period
- Banana peels feature as symbolic elements
- The practice maps roles of subversion
- Archival research informs the artistic methodology
Entities
Locations
- Ibirapuera
- Brazil