Visual Arts Module Terra Nova Launches at 17th International Paraty Literary Festival

The 17th International Paraty Literary Festival (Flip), curated by journalist Fernanda Diamant, runs from July 10 to 14 in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro state. This edition honors writer Euclides da Cunha. A major new initiative, the Terra Nova visual arts project, was launched to integrate artistic interventions more visibly into the festival's DNA of interdisciplinary intersection. Directed by Mauro Munhoz, Flip announced the patron program for Terra Nova at an event in São Paulo's Casa do Parque in early June. The program, aimed at individuals, offers benefits like tickets and exclusive works by confirmed artist Laura Vinci. Vinci will present her installation "On Air," last shown in 2017 at São Paulo's MuBE. The fluid, steam-based work adapts to its spatial context. Vinci sees collaboration between areas like visual arts and literature as necessary and expanding. Within Flip's main program at the Matriz Auditorium, visual arts will feature in various discussions. On July 11, photographer Maureen Bisilliat will be interviewed. On July 12, artist Grada Kilomba will discuss her book "Memórias da Plantação," and Ailton Krenak will converse about culture and diversity. Further discussions on July 13 will involve Ismail Xavier, Miguel Gomes, and others around cinema, drama, and art.