Nathan Braga Represents Espírito Santo at Gwangju Biennale's First Brazilian Pavilion
Nathan Braga, a Brazilian artist from Espírito Santo, will showcase his work at the inaugural Brazilian Pavilion at the Gwangju Biennale in South Korea. The pavilion, named 'Devorações do Amanhã – Brasil em rebento', is curated by Aldones Nino and Bruna Levi and includes 35 artists from Brazil. The 16th Biennale, which began in 1995, focuses on the theme 'You Must Change Your Life'. Braga's installation, 'Frágil Silêncio', delves into concepts of balance, time, and transformation. With a background in chemistry and visual arts studies at UERJ, he holds a master's and doctorate in Contemporary Art and Culture. His participation received backing from the Espírito Santo Secretary of Culture, and his solo exhibition 'bassa danza' in 2024 was pivotal in his career.
Key facts
- Nathan Braga is the only artist from Espírito Santo in the first Brazilian Pavilion at the Gwangju Biennale.
- The pavilion is titled 'Devorações do Amanhã – Brasil em rebento' and curated by Aldones Nino and Bruna Levi.
- The pavilion features 35 Brazilian artists.
- The Gwangju Biennale was founded in 1995 and its 16th edition has the theme 'You Must Change Your Life'.
- Braga will present 'Frágil Silêncio', an installation of mobiles in brass, glass, and ceramic.
- Braga studied chemistry before visual arts at UERJ and holds a master's and doctorate in Contemporary Art and Culture.
- Braga coordinates the Culture Program at Sesc Espírito Santo.
- His participation was funded by an edital from the Espírito Santo Secretary of Culture.
- His works are in the collections of the National Museum of Fine Arts, MAR, and MACRS.
- His solo exhibition 'bassa danza' at Paço Imperial in 2024 was a turning point.
- Braga is an independent artist without gallery representation.
Entities
Artists
- Nathan Braga
- Aldones Nino
- Bruna Levi
- Rainer Maria Rilke
- Anne Carson
- Aldo Victorio Filho
- Marcelo Campos
- Patricia Marys
- Adriana Varejão
- Alex Červený
- Ayla Tavares
- Cinthia Marcelle
- Estevan Davi
- Herbert De Paz
- Heloisa Hariadne
- Isabella Guedes
- Ivens Machado
- Jonas Arrabal
- Josi
- Laís Amaral
- Lais Myrrha
- Lucas Lugarinho
- Luiza Crosman
- Manauara Clandestina
- Marcela Cantuária
- Marcos Chaves
- Maria Lira Marques
- Mariana Rocha
- Márcia Falcão
- Maruan Sipert
- Panmela Castro
- Patrícia Abbott
- Rayana Rayo
- Sara Ramo
- Ventura Profana
- Vicente de Mello
- Vinicius Gerheim
- Vivian Caccuri
- Shinji Nagabe
- Walla Capelobo
- Xadalu Tupã Jekupé
- Yhuri Cruz
- Ho Tzu Nyen
Institutions
- Gwangju Biennale
- Sesc Espírito Santo
- University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ)
- Paço Imperial
- Galeria Mercedes Viegas
- Museu Nacional de Belas Artes
- Museu de Arte do Rio (MAR)
- Museu de Arte Contemporânea do Rio Grande do Sul (MACRS)
- Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado (FAAP)
- MAB-FAAP
- Bienal do Mercosul
- Parque Cultural Casa do Governador (ES)
- Secretaria da Cultura do Espírito Santo
- ARTE!Brasileiros
- Gwangju History & Folk Museum
Locations
- Espírito Santo
- Brazil
- Gwangju
- South Korea
- Rio de Janeiro
- São Paulo
- Porto Alegre
- Rio Grande do Sul
- Spain
- Seoul