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Chico da Silva

Chico da Silva was born in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, in the Alto Tejo region, but moved to Ceará in northeastern Brazil as a child. He lived in several towns before settling in Fortaleza in 1935, where he remained until his death. His artistic journey began painting the whitewashed walls of fishermen's houses along Praia Formosa, using charcoal, bricks, leaves, and other materials he found around him to bring his drawings to life.

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Bernar Venet, 218.5 Arc x 13, 2007

Bernar Venet is a French conceptual artist renowned for his geometric, often large-scale sculptures that explore the boundaries between art, mathematics, and philosophy. His works are deeply rooted in the language of mathematics, especially in the fields of geometry and calculus. Venet is particularly well-known for his arcs, which often appear as monumental, sweeping structures.

218.5 Arc x 13" from 2007 reflects Bernar Venet's ongoing exploration of arc-like forms and their symbolic relationship to mathematical theory and industrial materials. By using rolled steel and giving the material a patina, Venet creates a visually striking and intellectually stimulating work that is both industrial and abstract.

American, born 1927.

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