MASP presents 37 sculptures by Aleijadinho in 2018 exhibition
The Museu de Arte de São Paulo (MASP) is presenting "Imagens do Aleijadinho," an exhibition featuring 37 sculptures by Antônio Francisco Lisboa (1738-1840), known as Aleijadinho, alongside paintings and photographs by other Brazilian artists. The show is part of MASP's 2018 program, which includes multiple exhibitions focusing on Brazilian artists of African descent. Curated by Rodrigo Moura, the exhibition highlights Aleijadinho's significance in the sacred art scene of Minas Gerais, despite his late recognition. Born in Ouro Preto to a Portuguese father and an enslaved mother, he was active during the 18th-century Gold Cycle. The exhibition runs until June 10, 2018, and is accompanied by a catalog reproducing works and texts by specialists.
Key facts
- MASP presents 37 sculptures by Aleijadinho
- Exhibition includes paintings and photographs by other Brazilian artists
- Part of MASP's 2018 program focusing on African-descendant artists
- Curated by Rodrigo Moura
- Aleijadinho was born in Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, in 1738 and died in 1840
- He was active during the 18th-century Gold Cycle
- Exhibition runs until June 10, 2018
- A catalog has been published with works and texts by specialists
Entities
Artists
- Antônio Francisco Lisboa (Aleijadinho)
- Rodrigo Moura
- Horácio Coppola
- Thiago Honório
- Mário de Andrade
- Aleijadinho
- Antônio Francisco Lisboa
Institutions
- Museu de Arte de São Paulo (MASP)
- Instituto Moreira Salles
- Museum of Sacred Art, São Paulo
- Gold Museum
- Museu da Inconfidência
- Ibram
- Minc
- Parish of Our Lady of Bonsucesso, Caeté
- Sacred Art Museum, São João del-Rey
- São Paulo Museum of Art (MASP)
- Parish of Our Lady of Bonsucesso
- MASP
- Museu de Arte de São Paulo
- Museum of Sacred Art
- Sacred Art Museum
Locations
- São Paulo
- Brazil
- Ouro Preto
- Minas Gerais
- Sabará
- Rio de Janeiro
- Caeté
- São João del-Rey