#1  The Rise of Comtemporary Indigenous Art in Brazil

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This episode gives an overview of the path that has led to the affirmation of contemporary indigenous art within the Brazilian art scene in the past 10 years, tracing key events and exhibitions that brought visibility. It covers Western limitations of static, ethnographic framings, debates on art versus craft, and the use of new mediums. The interviews provide perspectives on the assertion of indigenous identity within Western systems, links to political struggles, and aim to influence the art world by forcing recognition of indigenous aesthetics.
Season 1 / Episode 1 9 Feb English South Africa Arts · Visual Arts

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