Brazilian Modernism Reexamined Through 1922 Semana de Arte Moderna Centenary

The centenary of Brazil's 1922 Semana de Arte Moderna has prompted critical reassessments of modernism's legacy. "Desvairar 22" invites audiences to engage in historical imagination exercises. Multiple narratives about the year 1922 and its cultural wars are being examined. Visual exuberance is employed with critical intent to rethink modernism's foundations. The Grupo dos Cinco receives particular attention, with melancholic notes marking the anniversary. Oswald de Andrade's absence from Rio de Janeiro is noted as a historical curiosity. Reading recommendations for 2022 focus on modernist reinterpretations. Victor Brecheret's sculpture is analyzed for its position between tradition and contemporary practice. Questions about Brazilian identity after the modernist period are being raised. The discussion explores where Brazilianness can be located following the modernists' interventions.