Images of Aleijadinho

Antônio Francisco Lisboa (1738-1840), known as Aleijadinho, was born to a Portuguese father and slave mother in Ouro Preto, in the interior of Minas Gerais, where he was active during the Gold Cycle (18th century). His work is of great importance in the Minas Gerais sacred art scene, although his recognition was belated. The “Imagens do Aleijadinho” exhibition is part of the São Paulo Museum’ of Art’s (MASP) 2018 programming, which this year includes several exhibitions by Brazilian artists of African descent. The exhibition, organized and curated by Rodrigo Moura, brings together 37 of the artist’s sculptures, as well as paintings and photographs by other names that dialogue with the Aleijadinho’s work. In addition to the exhibition, MASP has published a catalog reproducing the works and texts from various specialists on the subject. “Imagens do Aleijadinho” will remain open to the public at MASP until June 10, 2018.