ExhibitionMarch 27, 2024
Malba inaugurates "Rosana Paulino: Amefricana"
The Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires (MALBA) is inaugurating the exhibition "Rosana Paulino: Amefricana," the most comprehensive showcase of her work outside of Brazil. This exhibition encompasses 30 years of Paulino's artistry (1994-2024), focusing on her exploration of slavery and the African diaspora in Brazil. Through installations, drawings, prints, and sculptures, Paulino critically examines Brazil's history, challenging the nation's ethnic narrative.
The exhibition is organized into four main sections: "Atlantic Memories," "Colonial Structures of Science," "Narratives of Brazilian Art," and "Subjectivity Weavings." Curated by Andrea Giunta and Igor Simões, it emphasizes a journey that approaches these concepts through a complex and affective poetics. It includes five major installations, drawings, prints, and a video.
The title "Amefricana" derives from the concept of “amefricanidad” ("amefricanity") by Lélia Gonzalez (1935-1994), a Brazilian philosopher and black activist, highlighting the importance of individual identities structured in collective experiences opposed to colonial dominance.
In addition to her artistic career, Rosana Paulino holds a Ph.D. in Visual Arts from the School of Communication and Arts at the University of São Paulo, specializing in Printmaking from the London Print Studio in England and a degree in Printmaking from Eca/USP. She has exhibited in museums such as MAM in São Paulo and the Venice Biennale, recognized for her critical approach to art.
"Rosana Paulino. Amefricana" will be open from March 22 to June 10 in Sala 5, Level 2, at the Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires (Malba), located at Av. Pres. Figueroa Alcorta 3415, C1425CLA Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The exhibition is organized into four main sections: "Atlantic Memories," "Colonial Structures of Science," "Narratives of Brazilian Art," and "Subjectivity Weavings." Curated by Andrea Giunta and Igor Simões, it emphasizes a journey that approaches these concepts through a complex and affective poetics. It includes five major installations, drawings, prints, and a video.
The title "Amefricana" derives from the concept of “amefricanidad” ("amefricanity") by Lélia Gonzalez (1935-1994), a Brazilian philosopher and black activist, highlighting the importance of individual identities structured in collective experiences opposed to colonial dominance.
In addition to her artistic career, Rosana Paulino holds a Ph.D. in Visual Arts from the School of Communication and Arts at the University of São Paulo, specializing in Printmaking from the London Print Studio in England and a degree in Printmaking from Eca/USP. She has exhibited in museums such as MAM in São Paulo and the Venice Biennale, recognized for her critical approach to art.
"Rosana Paulino. Amefricana" will be open from March 22 to June 10 in Sala 5, Level 2, at the Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires (Malba), located at Av. Pres. Figueroa Alcorta 3415, C1425CLA Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina.
