J. Carlos and Mucha Exhibitions in São Paulo Reveal Graphic Art Connections
In São Paulo, two exhibitions delve into graphic arts. 'J. Carlos: Originais' at Instituto Moreira Salles highlights the preparatory sketches and creations of Brazilian illustrator J. Carlos, running until January 26, 2020. J. Carlos, who was born in Rio de Janeiro in 1884 and passed away in 1950, transitioned from the influence of Alphonse Mucha to Art Deco in his artistic style. Meanwhile, Centro Cultural Fiesp presents 'Mucha: o legado do Art Noveau' until December 15, featuring Mucha's posters from Paris and his return to Prague, though it omits a Brazilian perspective on his impact. The IMS exhibition facilitates a comparison between the two artists, showcasing J. Carlos's reflections on life in Rio and his documented biases, as discussed by scholar Rafael Cardoso. Both exhibits highlight the importance of print culture in visual experiences.
Key facts
- The exhibition 'J. Carlos: Originais' is on view at Instituto Moreira Salles until January 26, 2020.
- 'Mucha: o legado do Art Noveau' is presented at Centro Cultural Fiesp until December 15.
- J. Carlos (1884-1950) was a Brazilian illustrator born and died in Rio de Janeiro.
- Alphonse Mucha (1860-1839) was a Czech artist associated with Art Nouveau.
- Early in his career, J. Carlos's work shows possible influence from Alphonse Mucha.
- The Mucha exhibition is organized in three segments: Parisian period, Prague period, and global expansion.
- The J. Carlos exhibition displays both preparatory drawings and their final published versions.
- Scholar Rafael Cardoso addresses J. Carlos's racial prejudices in the exhibition catalog.
Entities
Artists
- J. Carlos
- Alphonse Mucha
- Eliseu Visconti
- Theodoro Braga
- Rafael Cardoso
- Angelo Agostini
Institutions
- Instituto Moreira Salles
- Centro Cultural Fiesp
- Fundação Mucha
Locations
- São Paulo
- Brazil
- Rio de Janeiro
- Prague
- Czech Republic
- Paris
- France