The exhibition ‘Arte Subdesenvolvida’ arrives at the CCBB occupying all four floors of the building, including the central hall and the basement. The large installation is divided into four decades, each bringing a timeless agenda for debate , such as: the struggles for rights and better working conditions; politics, culture, art and poverty; as well as analyzing the period of the military dictatorship through the productions of the artists of the time.
Although the installation represents the last century, it is very modern and even has neon lights scattered around the lobby. The visit is a dive into discussions about 20th century Brazil which, although distant, are still present today. ‘Arte Subdesenvolvida’ is open to the public until August 5 and admission is free. To guarantee your ticket, pick it up directly at the cultural center’s box office or click here here.
Why ‘Arte Subdesenvolvida’?
After the Second World War, some countries (including Brazil) were called “underdeveloped”. Here, artists did not approve of the term used to designate economically and socially vulnerable regions and fought against expression through art. Today, the concept has been replaced by “emerging countries” or “developing countries“. Thus, part of what these artists have produced in these five decades of debate is present in the exhibition. The discussion is not just about one term, but everything that contributes to a country falling under it.
The exhibition is a shock of reality about Brazil a century ago. Here you can see important discussions about the national scene and its nuances from the point of view of those who experienced these changes in the 20th century.
Who contributes to the narrative of 20th century Brazil?
In the new Banco do Brasil Cultural Center you’ll find: paintings, books, records, movie posters and theater the narratives, audios, videos and documents that build the narratives of the decades covered. Among them are even two works by the highly acclaimed painter Candido Portinari.
More than 40 Brazilian artists and personalities occupy the four floors of the building and, each with their own unique look and tools, break down the theme of the country’s underdevelopment. Among them are:
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- Carolina Maria de Jesus;
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- Anna Maria Maiolino;
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- Rubens Gerchman;
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- Graciliano Ramos;
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- Hélio Oiticica;
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- Jorge Amado.
In addition, for those who want to delve even deeper into the discussion, there will be special activities such as mediated tours, the launch of the catalog and a round table with guests to discuss the concept of underdeveloped countries.
