DAN Galeria presents Ivald Granato's mask paintings from late 1990s in São Paulo exhibition

From March 28 to June 25, 2024, DAN Galeria in São Paulo will host the exhibition 'Masks, Ivald Granato – Who are you?' curated by Maria Alice Milliet. This showcase includes Granato's paintings from the late 1990s, alongside African masks from the collections of Christian-Jack Heymès and the Mastrobuono family, coinciding with the 22nd SP-Arte. Granato, recognized for his artistry, is particularly noted for his 1998 works 'The Mask' and 'Who are you – The Mask,' which delve into themes of cultural identity. Milliet highlights Granato's mixed Black and Indigenous background, illustrating his evolution from popular imagery to tribal motifs, ultimately enriching the discourse on memory, identity, and theatricality in his art.