Thiago Martins de Melo, O assalto ao idílio de Pindorama pelas brocas do buraco que “não Vale” a morte, 2016 (detail)
Emmanuel Nassar, Gustavo Caboco, and Thiago Martins de Melo (1981, São Luís, MA; featured photo) are among the selected artists for the first Bienal das Amazônias [Biennial of the Amazons], which will take place in Belém, PA.
Entitled Bubuia – Waters as a Source of Imaginations and Desires, the exhibition highlights the diverse cultures and worldviews of the Amazon region, particularly the relationship with the waters of the different populations within the territory.
Curated by Sandra Benites, Flavya Mutran, Keyna Eleison, and Vânia Leal, the opening of the Bienal das Amazônias will be on August 4th.