Zéh Palito's Vibrant Afro-Brazilian Narratives at Luce Gallery, Turin
Luce Gallery in Turin presents a new body of work by Afro-Brazilian artist Zéh Palito (b. 1991, Itaqui). The exhibition features large-scale canvases that blend street art aesthetics with vivid, corporeal color resonances from Brazilian culture. Palito's figurative style employs rapid lines, broad white areas contrasting with black, and pencil-draft details that leave an 'open ending' in each piece. Subjects are active, confident figures from the contemporary African diaspora, adorned with gold, exotic fruits, jewelry, and shells, asserting their presence and agency. The series 'Untouchable Negritude' renders Blackness intangible. Fellow artist Derrick Adams describes Palito's work as a 'Tropical Diaspora' showcasing fantastically constructed narratives that reflect a world of wonder and symbolism. The exhibition runs at Luce Gallery in Turin.
Key facts
- Zéh Palito was born in Itaqui, Brazil in 1991.
- The exhibition is hosted by Luce Gallery in Turin.
- Works include large-format canvases with street art influence.
- Palito uses rapid figurative lines and pencil-draft details.
- The series 'Untouchable Negritude' is featured.
- Subjects include gold, exotic fruits, jewelry, and shells.
- Derrick Adams described the works as 'Tropical Diaspora'.
- The exhibition presents a new nucleus of works by Palito.
Entities
Artists
- Zéh Palito
- Derrick Adams
Institutions
- Luce Gallery
Locations
- Turin
- Italy
- Itaqui
- Brazil