Flávio de Carvalho Exhibition in São Paulo Reveals Multifaceted Brazilian Modernist

The 'Ideal Anthropophagous' exhibition at Galeria Almeida e Dale in São Paulo presents the works of Flávio de Carvalho, curated by Kiki Mazuchelli. This showcase features an array of paintings, drawings, and a significant panel of portraits that highlight psychological themes, connecting Carvalho's approach to surrealism and expressionism. It also includes his 1970s experiments with phosphorescent paint and showcases unrealized projects, such as his 1927 modernist design for the São Paulo Government Palace contest, submitted under the alias 'Efficiency'. Additionally, it emphasizes performative actions from 1931 and later, alongside replicas from 'The Ballet of the Dead God' (1931). The exhibition reflects Carvalho's ties with modernists like Oswald de Andrade and includes a catalog with five analytical texts. His works are set to be featured at the Berlin Biennale next year.