Multiple Brazilian exhibitions showcase Afro-Brazilian, Indigenous, and modernist art across São Paulo and Porto Alegre

São Paulo's MAC-USP museum presents an exhibition examining the diverse work of José Antônio da Silva, challenging perceptions of his art as merely primitive by highlighting its modernist qualities. Simultaneously, the Instituto Moreira Salles hosts "Anna Maria Maiolino – psssiiiuuu…", a comprehensive display of approximately 300 works by the influential artist. In Porto Alegre, artist Xadalu opens a solo exhibition confronting the erasure of Indigenous culture. São Paulo sees multiple openings: Pernambuco-born artist José Barbosa debuts a solo show, Arte132 Galeria launches with an exhibition by Alex Flemming, and Sesc Consolação presents "Países espelhados", exploring cultural exchanges between Brazil and African nations. Additionally, a critical text by Yve-Alain Bois focuses on the work of Lygia Clark. These events collectively signal a significant return and reexamination of Afro-Brazilian artistic heritage within Brazil's major cultural centers.