Brazil at the 60th Venice Art Biennale: celebrating indigenous resistance

The Hãhãwpuá Pavilion , as the Brazilian Pavilion is referred to at this 60th Venice Biennale, stands out for the exhibition entitled " Ka'a Pûera: We are walking birds ", curated by Arissana Pataxó, Denilson Baniwa and Gustavo Caboco Wapichana . This exhibition, whose name refers to the areas of forest in regeneration, highlights the artistic production and resistance of the indigenous peoples of Brazil. The exhibition highlights the strength and resilience of Brazil's indigenous peoples, especially those from coastal regions who were the first to be displaced from their own territory. Through works such as "Okará Assojaba" by Glicéria Tupinambá , which tells the story of the Tupinambá mantles and their struggle for recognition and repatriation , the pavilion showcases their adaptation and resistance to climate change and marginalization.

This year’s Venice Art Biennale, historically marked by the selection of the first South American curator, Adriano Pedrosa , under the theme “ Foreigners Everywhere ”, offers a stage for discussions on deterritorialization, exclusion and rights violations. The Brazilian Pavilion, by giving voice to these peoples, stands out as one of the highlights of the event, celebrating the history and resilience of those who have resisted and protected the biomes for centuries . Location: Brazil Pavilion (Háhãwpuá Pavilion) Address: Giardini Napoleonici di Castello, Padiglione Brasile, 30122, Venice, Italy Date: April 20 to November 24, 2024