Miguel Rio Branco's Sensual Photography at Paci Contemporary in Brescia
The exhibition 'Masculin Féminin' at Paci Contemporary in Brescia showcases over 100 works by Miguel Rio Branco, focusing on male and female bodies. Born in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in 1946, Rio Branco began his career in the 1970s with black-and-white shots in New York before moving to color. His work captures the contrasts of Brazil—its history, ethnicity, joy, sensuality, and passion—as an uninterrupted flow of inspiration. The show highlights early New York pieces like 'Triangulo Amoroso' (1970-72) and 'Trix as Madonna, in the water,' alongside later Brazilian works featuring boxers, prostitutes, and vivid color. Notable works include 'Mona Lisa,' 'Snookers for Brassaï,' the triptych 'Wax, wood and flash' (1994), 'Snake woman, diptych' (1984), and 'Maria Leoncia' (1991). The exhibition continues a series of international shows.
Key facts
- Miguel Rio Branco was born in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in 1946.
- The exhibition 'Masculin Féminin' is held at Paci Contemporary in Brescia.
- The show includes over 100 works focusing on male and female bodies.
- Rio Branco started with black-and-white photography in New York in the 1970s.
- He later transitioned to color photography in Brazil.
- Notable early work: 'Triangulo Amoroso' (New York, 1970-72).
- Notable later works include 'Mona Lisa', 'Snookers for Brassaï', 'Wax, wood and flash' (1994), 'Snake woman, diptych' (1984), and 'Maria Leoncia' (1991).
- The exhibition is part of a series of international shows.
Entities
Artists
- Miguel Rio Branco
Institutions
- Paci Contemporary
Locations
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
- Brescia
- New York
- Brazil