Artist Kehinde Wiley’s latest exhibition. Gallery blurb below.
“During Wiley’s residency in Rio de Janeiro, Afro-Brazilian men became the impetus for the majestic paintings, inspired by the iconic nationalistic sculptures that line the city streets and anchor its parks. Statesmen, noblemen, and the elite of Brazil are erased from their perches; the young black and brown men from present-day favelas are aggrandized. In tandem with the homoerotic undertone, Wiley further challenges the realm of the conventional male gaze. The viewer is forced to confront notions of the inherent colonial influence, exoticism and festishization.”
Brazil. A conundrum of a country, an explosive mix of revered Catholicism, unbridled joy, passionate people and intoxicating music. The dichotomy between sex and religion has always interested me. That’s for another time. Ahh the music! From the funk of the ghettos to the samba of the beaches, it’s got it all. Tonight (Half of) AIB presents LOS Charley Orchestra. A ten piece band from Rio playing Chicano Soul, 70’s horns aplenty. With Dj’s Simon Lee and Dj Jorge Montiel. Tonight!
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