Frieze 2013 is upon us and
everyone is look forward to seeing what 152
of the world’s leading contemporary galleries will bring to the Fair’s 11th
edition. With the strongest ever representation of South American galleries at
this year’s Frieze London and Frieze Masters, Brazilian art is one of the
hottest topics of the week.
Latitude: Platform for Brazilian Art
Galleries Abroad is delighted to announce that six Brazilian galleries will
participate in
Frieze London, some of which will make their debut appearance at
this year’s show. Four additional member galleries will display works at
Frieze
Masters.
For
Frieze London 2013, highlights include
Galeria Fortes Vilaça’s presentation
of conceptual minimalist work by Iran do Espírito Santo alongside work by José
Damasceno. Both artists often utilise unorthodox materials and abstracted
everyday items within their practices. Galeria Fortes Vilaça will also present
the rigorous photographic compositions of
Mauro Restiffe.
A Gentil Carioca will present installation works by some
of the pioneers of contemporary art in Brazil, Helio Oiticica, Cabelo and
Neville D’Almeida. Work by 2013 Absolut Art Award winner, Renata Lucas, Mexican
artist Pedro Reye, and Art Review’s October issue cover artist Fernanda Gomes
will be shown by
Galeria Luisa Strina.
Galeria Vermelho will be showcasing
works by Dora Longo Bahia and Odires Mlászho who presented work for the Brazilian
Pavilion at the 55th Venice Biennale
2013. Galeria
Vermelho will also exhibit reflective installation sculptures by Marilá Dardot within the Frieze Sculpture Garden. Within the Focus
sector, works by Catalonian artist
DanielSteegmann Mangrané will be showcased by
Mendes WoodDMand
Galeria Jaqueline Martins will display a solo presentation of the
work by Genilson Soares within the Frame exhibitor sector. Galeria Jaqueline
Martins will make its debut at Frieze this year.
Within
the Spotlight sector at Frieze Masters, stand highlights include the intricate
wood cuts and etchings by Anna Mario Maiolino which will be shown by
Galeria
Millan, works by Rubem Valentim to be displayed by
Berenice Arvani
and
Luciana BritoGaleria will exhibit works by the Argentinean
artist Liliana Porter.
Galeria Nara Roesler will be showcasing
photographic works by Julio Le Parc.