João Fernandes appointed artistic director of IMS, discusses decolonization of art history
João Fernandes has been appointed as the new artistic director of IMS. The appointment comes amid discussions about museum futures in the post-pandemic era. Fernandes is focusing on decolonizing art history through his work. He emphasizes that working with memory inherently involves engaging with the present. The fifth ARTE!Brasileiros seminar recently debated the boundaries of art. This event examined political and cultural dimensions within Brazil's museum landscape. The seminar questioned what constitutes normality in museum operations. It explored how institutions should evolve following global health crises.
Key facts
- João Fernandes is the new artistic director of IMS
- Fernandes focuses on decolonizing art history
- Working with memory means working with the present
- The fifth ARTE!Brasileiros seminar debated art's boundaries
- The seminar examined politics, culture, and museums in Brazil
- Discussions addressed post-pandemic museum futures
- Questions were raised about what constitutes normality
- The event explored how museums should evolve
Entities
Artists
- João Fernandes
Institutions
- IMS
- ARTE!Brasileiros
Locations
- Brazil