November 16, 2023 to February 25, 2024
10:00 AM to 7:00 PM – Thursday to Saturday
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Sunday
Photography is a powerful tool for representation and historical preservation, and few names in Brazil embody this essence as profoundly as Walter Firmo. His work is a visual tribute to Black identity and popular culture, showcasing the richness and strength of the Brazilian people through vibrant and expressive imagery. The Conjugado exhibition celebrates this legacy, bringing together photographs that reveal the depth of his art and his unique perspective on everyday life.
About the Exhibition
Conjugado features a selection of iconic images that trace Walter Firmo’s career, documenting scenes of working-class and suburban daily life while highlighting the beauty and resilience of Black culture in Brazil. The title reflects the idea of a shared space, where stories intertwine and dialogue through photography.
Exhibition Highlights
Everyday Portraits: Images that capture the essence of urban and popular life.
Black Identity in Focus: Celebrating Black identity as a central theme.
The Expression of Color: The vibrant use of color as the photographer’s aesthetic signature.
The Influence of Walter Firmo
Walter Firmo is one of the greatest names in Brazilian photography, renowned for his ability to capture the soul of Brazil in powerful images. His poetic and documentary approach reflects a deep connection with his subjects, resulting in compositions full of meaning.
“If it weren’t for photography with its imagetic power, I don’t know how I could exalt in images this suburban, working-class brotherhood, where Blackness thrives differently than a broken penny.”
– Walter Firmo
How to Visit
The Conjugado exhibition will be open to the public from November 16, 2023, to February 25, 2024, at the Instituto Moreira Salles in São Paulo.
Visiting Hours
Thursday to Saturday: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to experience Walter Firmo’s work up close and immerse yourself in the richness of Brazilian photography.
By João Pavese
