Gilberto Salvador's 1960s Censored Works Resurface in São Paulo Exhibition
Gilberto Salvador showcases two of his censored pieces from 1968, 'Um, Dois, Três' and 'Há… Há… Há…', in the exhibition 'Memórias Resistentes' at Galeria Frente in São Paulo, running from October 16 to November 16, 2021. These works were partially destroyed at the Salão de Arte Contemporânea de Santos after receiving accolades from a jury that included Aracy Amaral and Fabio Magalhães. Salvador, who sought safety during Brazil's military dictatorship following the 1964 coup, also took part in the 9th Bienal de São Paulo. Curated by Magalhães, the exhibition examines the sociopolitical turmoil of the 1960s and features 'BANG', which includes a Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph by Eddie Adams. Now at 74, Salvador feels a strong urge to display these works in light of Brazil's current political situation.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Memórias Resistentes' runs from October 16 to November 16, 2021, at Galeria Frente in São Paulo.
- Features two censored works by Gilberto Salvador from 1968: 'Um, Dois, Três' and 'Há… Há… Há…'.
- Works were partially destroyed at the Salão de Arte Contemporânea de Santos after being awarded by a jury including Aracy Amaral and Fabio Magalhães.
- Salvador was forced into exile due to threats during Brazil's military dictatorship, established by the 1964 coup.
- He later participated in the 9th Bienal de São Paulo with geometric works now in the Pinacoteca de São Paulo's collection.
- Includes 'BANG', referencing the Vietnam War with a photo by Eddie Adams that won the 1969 Pulitzer Prize.
- Salvador's first solo show was in 1965 at age 18 at Teatro de Arena gallery, invited by Gianfrancesco Guarnieri.
- At 74, with post-polio syndrome, he is showing these works due to Brazil's political climate and personal urgency.
Entities
Artists
- Gilberto Salvador
- Aracy Amaral
- Fabio Magalhães
- Antonio Henrique Amaral
- Gianfrancesco Guarnieri
- Jorge Mautner
- Mário Schenberg
- Eddie Adams
Institutions
- Galeria Frente
- Salão de Arte Contemporânea de Santos
- Bienal de São Paulo
- Pinacoteca de São Paulo
- Teatro de Arena
Locations
- São Paulo
- Brazil
- Santos
- Saigon
- Vietnam