Museu Afro Brasil inaugurates major exhibition honoring Bahia and its people
An extensive exhibition at Museu Afro Brasil in São Paulo, titled 'A Cidade da Bahia, das Baianas e dos Baianos Também,' opens on March 7, 2019, celebrating Bahia and its people. Curated by Emanoel Araújo, the showcase includes a variety of artworks such as paintings, sculptures, photographs, and films, spanning from the Baroque era to contemporary times. The focal point features Bahian modernism with contributions from artists like Carlos Bastos and Rubem Valentim. Additionally, notable Bahian women, including Carmen Miranda and Marta Rocha, are honored through various media. The display also presents works by Jorge Amado and Dorival Caymmi, alongside Bahian Baroque art from the 18th century. The exhibition continues until September 1, 2019, at Museu Afro Brasil – Parque Ibirapuera.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'A Cidade da Bahia, das Baianas e dos Baianos Também' opens March 7, 2019, at Museu Afro Brasil in São Paulo.
- Curated by Emanoel Araújo, it spans Baroque to modern periods with diverse media.
- Highlights Bahian modernism with artists Carlos Bastos, Genaro Antônio Dantas de Carvalho, José Adário dos Santos, Rubem Valentim.
- Includes section on Bahian women like Carmen Miranda, Marta Rocha, Helena Ignez.
- Features Bahian Baroque art with 18th-century paintings by Joaquim da Rocha, Teófilo de Jesus, Veríssimo de Freitas.
- Presents photographs by Mário Cravo Neto and 19th-century watercolors by Maria Graham.
- Shows films by Glauber Rocha and Trigueirinho Neto.
- Runs until September 1, 2019.
Entities
Artists
- Emanoel Araújo
- Carlos Bastos
- Genaro Antônio Dantas de Carvalho
- José Adário dos Santos
- Rubem Valentim
- Carmen Miranda
- Marta Rocha
- Helena Ignez
- Jorge Amado
- Dorival Caymmi
- Mãe Menininha do Gantois
- Joaquim da Rocha
- Teófilo de Jesus
- Veríssimo de Freitas
- Mário Cravo Neto
- Maria Graham
- Glauber Rocha
- Trigueirinho Neto
Institutions
- Museu Afro Brasil
Locations
- São Paulo
- Brazil
- Bahia
- Salvador