Iran do Espírito Santo's Early Works Acquired by MAC USP in 1985 Now on View in 'A Casa' Exhibition
At the Museu de Arte Contemporânea da USP, two canvas paintings from 1985 by Iran do Espírito Santo are featured in the exhibition 'A Casa,' running until July 31. These works, which include a sofa and a record player, were acquired by Aracy Amaral during her directorship at MAC USP from 1982 to 1985. Espírito Santo describes his current studio as resembling an art gallery and emphasizes his analytical style, which he believes aligns with conceptual art, setting him apart from contemporaries such as Leonilson and Leda Catunda. His drawing practice, showcased in the 2023 book 'Desenhos,' reached mural dimensions in 1997 at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Recently, he presented the 'Fuso' exhibition at Fortes Vilaça and has been politically vocal on Facebook since 2014, supporting initiatives like Dilma Rousseff's re-election.
Key facts
- Two 1985 paintings by Iran do Espírito Santo were his first institutional acquisitions, purchased by Aracy Amaral for MAC USP.
- The works are on view in the exhibition 'A Casa' at MAC USP until July 31.
- Espírito Santo's early focus on everyday objects and architecture continues in his current practice.
- In 1997, he created a 110-square-meter mural at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art using three shades of gray.
- His drawing practice was documented in the 2023 publication 'Desenhos' edited by Cobogó.
- He has a background in design, working in advertising agencies until the 1980s and as a freelancer in the 1990s.
- His recent exhibition 'Fuso' at Fortes Vilaça featured oversized nuts and bolts in the work 'Base Fixa'.
- Espírito Santo is politically active on Facebook, supporting Dilma Rousseff in 2014 and protesting impeachment in 2016.
Entities
Artists
- Iran do Espírito Santo
- Nelson Leirner
- Leonilson
- Leda Catunda
- Regina Silveira
- Jenny Holzer
- Barbara Kruger
- Philippe Starck
Institutions
- Museu de Arte Contemporânea da USP
- Faap
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
- Bienal de Veneza
- Estação Pinacoteca
- Fortes Vilaça
- Cobogó
Locations
- São Paulo
- Brazil
- San Francisco
- United States
- Venice
- Italy
- London
- United Kingdom