Maria Auxiliadora Silva Exhibition at Hessel Museum of Art
At Bard College's Hessel Museum of Art, the exhibition 'Imprinted in My Mind' showcases the work of Brazilian artist Maria Auxiliadora Silva, curated by Bruna Grinsztejn, and will be on display until May 24. This solo exhibition includes paintings that draw from Auxiliadora's experiences growing up in Campo Belo and São Paulo, shaped by family stories. It delves into themes of rural life and urban experiences from the 1960s and 1970s, highlighting social contradictions. Since its opening on April 4, the exhibition has resonated with local visitors and underscores Auxiliadora's significance within Black artist networks during the dictatorship, establishing her as a pivotal figure in the narrative of 20th-century Brazilian art and memory.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Imprinted in My Mind' runs until May 24 at Hessel Museum of Art, Bard College.
- Curated by Bruna Grinsztejn.
- Features paintings by Maria Auxiliadora Silva.
- Artist was born in Campo Belo, Minas Gerais, and raised in São Paulo.
- Works depict rural memories and São Paulo urban life from the 1960s-1970s.
- Exhibition opened on April 4.
- Auxiliadora was part of Black artist networks in São Paulo during the dictatorship.
- The show aims to reposition Auxiliadora within art history.
Entities
Artists
- Maria Auxiliadora Silva
- Bruna Grinsztejn
Institutions
- Hessel Museum of Art
- Bard College
Locations
- Campo Belo
- Minas Gerais
- São Paulo
- Nova York
- Estados Unidos