Nelson Leirner 2011–1961 = 50 years
09/06/2011 — 11/06/2011
Galeria de Arte do Sesi, São Paulo, SP
In an exhibition dedicated to the trajectory of artist Nelson Leirner’s over 50 years of work, pieces from three different moments of his career were gathered. The curator of the exhibition is Agnaldo Farias. The selected moments were: the beginning of his career, when he worked with more conventional elements. The second moment is when he achieved certain maturity (1965 – 1994), trying out and becoming familiar with other forms of expression, such as performances and interventions in public spaces. And the third moment is when the artist sees his work in a less rigorous manner and more as a hobby. He was born in São Paulo and there he lived with part of Brazil`s Art vanguard. When he returned there to inaugurate this exhibition, Nelson Leirner also exhibited an installation, which was being made for over 15 years, for the very first time.
His works compose one of the most provocative and diverse ensembles of art works in the national scene, where he has become one of the most recognized artists throughout the years, for his innovating impulse.
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