Raphael Fonseca Curates 'Tragédia!' Exhibition Linking 1922 Earthquake, Modern Art Week, and Brazilian Elections
The exhibition 'Tragédia!', curated by Raphael Fonseca, is currently on display at Galpão da Fortes D’Aloia & Gabriel in São Paulo until October 15. It showcases more than 30 pieces from 13 artists, who delve into themes of destruction and loss, inspired by a fictional earthquake that struck Mogi Guaçu in 1922. This event coincides with Brazil's Bicentennial of Independence, Modern Art Week, and the national elections. Among the works are found objects like wood salvaged from the Museu da Língua Portuguesa fire by Anderson Borba and iron grates by Mayana Redin. Notable artists include Sonia Andrade, Ivens Machado, and Adriana Varejão. The exhibition is accessible from Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 7pm, and Saturday, 10am to 6pm.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Tragédia!' curated by Raphael Fonseca runs until October 15 at Galpão da Fortes D’Aloia & Gabriel in São Paulo
- Features over 30 works by 13 artists, including Ivens Machado, Sonia Andrade, Adriana Varejão, Anderson Borba, Mayana Redin, Carla Chain, Gilson Plano, Gabriela Mureb, Lucas Emanuel, and Mateus Moreira
- Inspired by a 1922 earthquake in Mogi Guaçu, connecting the 1922 Modern Art Week, Brazil's Bicentennial of Independence, and national elections
- Many works use found materials and debris, such as wood from the Museu da Língua Portuguesa fire
- Renato Pera created wallpaper for the main room to enhance scenography
- Lucas Emanuel and Mateus Moreira also participate in Bolsa Pampulha residency program curated by Fonseca and Amanda Carneiro at Museu de Arte da Pampulha in Belo Horizonte
- Adriana Varejão's Homenagem a Zé Celso features crackled textures referencing tectonic plates and links to Teatro Oficina
- Open Tuesday to Friday, 10am-7pm; Saturday, 10am-6pm at Rua James Holland 71, Barra Funda, São Paulo
Entities
Artists
- Raphael Fonseca
- Ivens Machado
- Sonia Andrade
- Adriana Varejão
- Anderson Borba
- Mayana Redin
- Carla Chain
- Gilson Plano
- Gabriela Mureb
- Lucas Emanuel
- Mateus Moreira
- Renato Pera
- Zé Celso
Institutions
- Galpão da Fortes D’Aloia & Gabriel
- Museu da Língua Portuguesa
- Bolsa Pampulha
- Museu de Arte da Pampulha
- Teatro Oficina
- Theatro Municipal
Locations
- São Paulo
- Brazil
- Mogi Guaçu
- Belo Horizonte
- Minas Gerais