Beatrix Milhazes
Beatriz Milhazes
1960- Brazil
Artist/ Activist, Beatriz Milhazes was born in 1960 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to a family deeply rooted in the arts. Her father was a lawyer and her mother an art historian, exposing her from a young age to the rich cultural heritage of Brazil and the world beyond. This early exposure would later heavily influence her vibrant and eclectic artistic style. Her artistic journey began in the 1980s, a time of great social and political change in Brazil. She became involved with the Grupo Carioca de Arte Neoconcreto, a collective of artists seeking to break free from the confines of traditional Brazilian art. Through her work with the group, She began to develop her signature style, blending indigenous Brazilian motifs with the geometric abstraction of European Modernism.
The 1990s saw her career take off, both within Brazil and on the international stage. She represented her country at the prestigious São Paulo Biennale and the Venice Biennale, introducing her work to a global audience.
Her paintings, with their swirling patterns and riotous colors, captured the joy and exuberance of Brazilian Carnival, while also exploring deeper themes of identity, culture, and history. Success continued, with her work being featured in prominent museums around the world. The Museum of Modern Art, the Guggenheim, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Banco Itaú, and the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía have all added her paintings to their permanent collections. She has also undertaken several large-scale public art projects, transforming spaces in Paris, London, and at the Tokyo Museum of Contemporary Art with her vibrant installations.
Today, Beatriz Milhazes is widely regarded as the most successful Brazilian painter in the world.
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