Museu Afro Brasil presents major indigenous art exhibition 'Heranças de um Brasil profundo'
At São Paulo's Parque Ibirapuera, the Museu Afro Brasil showcases 'Heranças de um Brasil profundo,' an extensive exhibition dedicated to indigenous art and culture, concluding a trilogy that started with 'Africa Africans' in 2015 and 'Portugal, Portugueses' in 2016. Curated by Emanoel Araujo, the display includes around 500 items, such as masks, sculptures, feather art, and contemporary pieces from various indigenous groups like the Karajá, Yanomami, and Ashaninka. A standout feature is the 'Casa dos Homens,' built by four Mehinako individuals. The exhibition also explores white perspectives on indigenous peoples through artworks and photographs by notable photographers, including Claudia Andujar. It runs until July 26 and offers free entry.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Heranças de um Brasil profundo' at Museu Afro Brasil completes a trilogy on Brazil's formative peoples.
- Curated by Emanoel Araujo, it features about 500 pieces from over a dozen indigenous ethnicities.
- Includes feather art, adornments, basketry, masks, sculptures, utensils, and contemporary works.
- Highlights include the 'Casa dos Homens' built by four Mehinako indigenous people.
- Also shows white perspectives on natives through historical paintings, documents, and photographs.
- Features photographers like Claudia Andujar and contemporary indigenous artist Denilson Baniwa.
- Runs until July 26 at Museu Afro Brasil in Parque Ibirapuera, São Paulo.
- Admission is free.
Entities
Artists
- Emanoel Araujo
- Claudia Andujar
- Rosa Gauditano
- Maureen Bisiliat
- Nair Benedicto
- Manuel Rodrigues Ferreira
- Rodrigo Pretella
- Jamie Stewart-Granger
- Denilson Baniwa
- Gilberto Salvador
- Claudio Tozzi
- Rubens Ianelli
- João Camara Filho
- João Pedro Vale
Institutions
- Museu Afro Brasil
Locations
- São Paulo
- Brazil
- Parque Ibirapuera