Nakoada exhibition at MAM Rio reimagines modernism through Baniwa ethics and serpentine installation
At the Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro (MAM Rio), the exhibition titled 'Nakoada: estratégias para a arte moderna' reflects on the centenary of Brazil's 1922 Modern Art Week. Curated by Beatriz Lemos and Denilson Baniwa, the exhibit features a winding layout that incorporates modernist artworks. Utilizing the Baniwa idea of 'koada,' it showcases pieces from the Gilberto Chateaubriand collection, Museu do Índio, and contemporary creators such as Cinthia Marcelle and Zahy Guajajara. Iconic modernists like Tarsila do Amaral and Anita Malfatti interact with Indigenous artifacts. This exhibition is open until November 27, 2022, offering free entry with suggested donations.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Nakoada: estratégias para a arte moderna' at MAM Rio until November 27, 2022.
- Curated by Denilson Baniwa and Beatriz Lemos, using the Baniwa ethic of 'koada'.
- Features a serpentine installation design that 'swallows' modernist works in the Salão Monumental.
- Combines modernist collection pieces with contemporary works and Indigenous artifacts from Museu do Índio.
- Includes new commissions by Cinthia Marcelle, MAHKU, Novíssimo Edgar, and Zahy Guajajara.
- A 12-meter panel 'Kapewẽ Pukenibu' by MAHKU (Movimento dos Artistas Huni-Kuin) is a key work.
- Audio recordings of Indigenous tikis are presented alongside wall texts.
- Free admission with suggested contributions of R$10 (half) and R$20 (full).
Entities
Artists
- Denilson Baniwa
- Beatriz Lemos
- Cinthia Marcelle
- MAHKU
- Novíssimo Edgar
- Zahy Guajajara
- Anita Malfatti
- Candido Portinari
- Di Cavalcanti
- Tarsila do Amaral
- Alberto Guignard
- Jaider Esbell
- Rego Monteiro
- Gilberto Chateaubriand
Institutions
- Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro (MAM Rio)
- Museu do Índio
- arte!brasileiros
Locations
- Rio de Janeiro
- Brazil
- Alto Rio Negro
- Amazonas