Beatriz Milhazes: Biography and Work: Notable Works, Exhibitions, and Global Legacy
Discover the life and career of Beatriz Milhazes, one of Brazil's most prominent contemporary artists.
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Beatriz Milhazes is one of the leading figures in contemporary Brazilian art.
With a career spanning over three decades, the artist has had her works exhibited worldwide.
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Since the 1990s, Milhazes' work has been characterized by a unique visual language, combining elements of pop art with references to popular culture.
Her most famous work is 'The Magician', a sculpture sold for over a million dollars.
This work is considered one of the most important in contemporary Brazilian art.
Additionally, Milhazes is known for her three-dimensional sculptures, a novelty in her career.
Marilola, made of aluminum, bronze, copper, enamel, polyester flowers, and wood, is one of the artist's most famous sculptures.
Avenida Paulista - In celebration of the 129th anniversary of Paulista, two local institutions co-organized a grand project by Beatriz Milhazes to honor the important avenue that is a symbol of the city of São Paulo: the Itaú Cultural Institute (Itaú Cultural) and the Museum of Art of São Paulo (Masp), with collages, prints, paintings, sculptures, drawings, a tapestry, books, and documents.
'I am driven by pleasure. And I think that's visible in my work, which has a Brazilian soul.'
- Beatriz Milhazes
last updated on 22/12/2020
by Roseli Paulino - @arteeartistas
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