Tag Archives: Brazilian art

pulsating brazilian art: beatriz milhazes

The colorful fine art of Brazilian artist Beatriz Milhazes represent much of what we think of when someone mentions Brazil: bright tropical colors; pulsating energy and rhythm of Carnivale; a fluid movement mixed with a carefree passion for life. Rio … Continue reading →

repurposing found objects in the artwork of Jac Leirner

Conceptual Brazilian artist Jac Leirner (b. 1961) has been showing internationally since the 1990s but I have a feeling she is about to explode into the realm of the mega artist. In the next 10 years, I see her … Continue reading →

saunas, pools and baths in the works of Brazilian artist Adriana Varejao

In the world of Contemporary Art, Brazilian artist Adriana Varejao (b.1964) dives head first into the fray – well, so it appears from her marvelous series of paintings depicting pools, saunas and baths (2003-2009) that shimmer with radiant light playing … Continue reading →