Tony Camargo's 'Seleta Crômica e Objetos' Surveys 20 Years at Museu Oscar Niemeyer
At the Museu Oscar Niemeyer in Curitiba, Tony Camargo presents his exhibition 'Seleta Crômica e Objetos,' which highlights 20 years of his artistic evolution, focusing on color and a variety of techniques. His creations blend painting with elements of advertising, examining vibrant color pairings laced with popular humor while addressing spatial dynamics. The exhibition includes a diverse array of paintings, drawings, photographs, videos, and objects. Critic Paulo Herkenhoff praises Camargo's inventive approaches to enhance visual engagement. Drawing inspiration from figures like Marcel Duchamp and Philip Guston, Camargo's intricate artworks and politically infused video performances engage with social issues. The exhibit is open until July 1, 2018, in Sala 2, with free admission on Wednesdays from 10 AM to 6 PM and extended hours on the first Thursday of each month.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Seleta Crômica e Objetos' by Tony Camargo at Museu Oscar Niemeyer (MON) in Curitiba.
- Surveys 20 years of the artist's work, encompassing painting, drawing, photography, video, and objects.
- Exhibition runs until July 1, 2018.
- Critic Paulo Herkenhoff contributed to the catalog, along with Arthur do Carmo and Artur Freitas.
- Camargo's work is influenced by Marcel Duchamp, Cildo Meireles, Waltércio Caldas, and Philip Guston.
- The exhibition does not separate artistic phases, emphasizing connections and dialogue between works.
- Camargo's practice integrates painting with multidisciplinary techniques and touches on advertising aesthetics.
- The artist acknowledges the impact of the current political climate of censorship on his socially engaged work.
Entities
Artists
- Tony Camargo
- Marcel Duchamp
- Cildo Meireles
- Waltércio Caldas
- Philip Guston
- Paulo Herkenhoff
- Arthur do Carmo
- Artur Freitas
Institutions
- Museu Oscar Niemeyer (MON)
Locations
- Curitiba
- Brazil