Tarsila do Amaral: Painting Modern Brazil

Tarsila do Amaral: Painting Modern Brazil – exhibition in Paris

The artworks of Tarsila do Amaral, one of Brazil’s most celebrated modernist painters, are on display in a Paris exhibition Tarsila do Amaral: Painting Modern Brazil from 9 October 2024 to 2 February 2025.

Tarsila do Amaral (1886–1973) was a pioneer of Brazilian modernism, fusing European avant-garde techniques with the vibrant landscapes, folklore, and culture of her homeland.

From her iconic 1928 masterpiece “Abaporu” that became the symbol of the Anthropophagic Movement, to other captivating works, her art bursts with tropical colour and the surreal landscapes of Brazil.

Her work reflects the modernist techniques she encountered in Paris during the 1920s, including cubism and surrealism. Paris holds special significance in Tarsila’s artistic journey because it was here that she studied under artists like Fernand Léger and André Lhote. Tarsila’s paintings are renowned for their poetic juxtaposition of the real and the surreal, such as towering cacti and simplified human figures.

In the 1930s, when Brazil was in an economic crisis, she turned to a style close to social realism, influenced by Mexican and Brazilian muralism. She was imprisoned for a month because of her political opinions, which turned her away from public activism, although her paintings continued to reflect her social concerns. After this period, her art became more sober in tones and reflected the difficult living conditions of the diverse Brazilian working class of São Paulo.

This exhibition, of over 100 works, includes paintings, sketches, and personal artefacts.

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