Itaú Cultural presents Mestre Didi exhibition exploring Afro-Brazilian art and spirituality
Itaú Cultural in São Paulo is presenting the exhibition 'Mestre Didi – invenção e ancestralidade na arte afro-brasileira' from April 8 to July 5. The show focuses on the multifaceted work of Mestre Didi, who was simultaneously an artist, religious leader, and researcher. His practice explores Afro-Brazilian artistic traditions through spiritual and ancestral frameworks. The exhibition runs daily from 11:00 to 20:00 at the institution's main venue on Avenida Paulista. Mestre Didi's work bridges artistic creation with religious practice and academic investigation. The exhibition highlights his contributions to understanding Afro-Brazilian cultural heritage through multiple dimensions of his career. Itaú Cultural's programming continues to emphasize Brazil's diverse cultural traditions through focused exhibitions. The show provides comprehensive insight into how spiritual practices inform artistic production in Afro-Brazilian contexts.
Key facts
- Exhibition runs from April 8 to July 5
- Open daily from 11:00 to 20:00
- Located at Itaú Cultural, Avenida Paulista, 149, São Paulo
- Focuses on Mestre Didi's artistic, religious, and research work
- Title: 'Mestre Didi – invenção e ancestralidade na arte afro-brasileira'
- Explores Afro-Brazilian art traditions
- Mestre Didi was a priest-artist
- Examination of ancestrality in artistic practice
Entities
Artists
- Mestre Didi
Institutions
- Itaú Cultural
Locations
- São Paulo
- Brazil
- Avenida Paulista