Brazil

Brazil

Brazil's contemporary art scene is a vibrant amalgam of cultural expressions, reflecting a rich, diverse heritage. Esteemed institutions like São Paulo Museum of Art (MASP) and Museum of Contemporary Art, Rio de Janeiro, enrich this panorama. Artists like Adriana Varejão and Vik Muniz, known for their innovative and provocative works, define Brazil's contemporary art ethos. Discover the richness of Brazil's contemporary art scene on the Composition Gallery website.

Rio 2016 - Natación

Nelson Leirner

Rio 2016 - Natación , 2013

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

EUR 2,000

Rio 2016 - Golf

Nelson Leirner

Rio 2016 - Golf , 2013

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

EUR 2,000

Cada cosa en su sitio 6

Nelson Leirner

Cada cosa en su sitio 6 , 2013

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

EUR 2,000

Cada cosa en su sitio 5

Nelson Leirner

Cada cosa en su sitio 5 , 2013

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

EUR 2,000

Cada cosa en su sitio 4

Nelson Leirner

Cada cosa en su sitio 4 , 2013

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

EUR 2,000

Cada cosa en su sitio 3

Nelson Leirner

Cada cosa en su sitio 3 , 2013

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

EUR 2,000

Cada cosa en su sitio 2

Nelson Leirner

Cada cosa en su sitio 2 , 2013

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

EUR 2,000

Cada cosa en su sitio 1

Nelson Leirner

Cada cosa en su sitio 1 , 2013

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

EUR 2,000

Hot Dog

Nelson Leirner

Hot Dog , 2013

Limited Edition Print

Collage

EUR 2,000

Picasso Toros-2

Nelson Leirner

Picasso Toros-2 , 2012

Limited Edition Print

Collage

EUR 2,000

Picasso Toros-1

Nelson Leirner

Picasso Toros-1 , 2012

Limited Edition Print

Collage

EUR 2,000

Cartas a...9

Nelson Leirner

Cartas a...9 , 2012

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

EUR 1,500

Cartas a...8

Nelson Leirner

Cartas a...8 , 2012

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

EUR 1,500

Cartas a...7

Nelson Leirner

Cartas a...7 , 2012

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

EUR 1,500

Cartas a...6

Nelson Leirner

Cartas a...6 , 2012

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

EUR 1,500

Cartas a...5

Nelson Leirner

Cartas a...5 , 2012

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

EUR 1,500

Queer aesthetics

Queer Aesthetics refers to an art movement that emerged in the 1980s, focusing on themes of homosexuality, lesbianism, and broader issues of identity and gender. This movement gained momentum in the context of the AIDS crisis and the feminist movement, challenging traditional representations of sexuality and gender. Queer Aesthetics often explores the fluidity of gender and identity, as seen in the works of artists like Nan Goldin, who is known for her photography of individuals with ambiguous or non-conforming gender presentations.

Entropy

Entropy, in a broader sense, refers to the inevitable deterioration or decline of a society or system. In art, the concept was popularized by artist Robert Smithson in the 1960s. He used the term to critique what he saw as the static and overly simplified nature of contemporary minimalist art. Smithson's work often explored the idea of entropy as a force of chaos and decay, contrasting with the perceived order and purity of minimalist works.

Resin

Resin can be derived from both natural sources, such as pine sap, and synthetic processes. Natural resin comes from tree sap, while synthetic resin is a type of dense, easily molded plastic. Resin is commonly used in sculpture, and it can also enhance the vibrancy of paint colors.

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