The Museu de Arte do Rio has launched 'Sortilégios de desvio,' the first solo institutional exhibition by Brazilian artist No Martins. Produced in collaboration with Galeria Almeida & Dale and curated by a five-person team led by Marcelo Campos, the show features a significant selection of Martins’ recent works that explore the intersections of urban experience and Afro-Brazilian cultural imaginaries. Through a variety of media, the exhibition highlights the artist's focus on gesture, memory, and the reconfiguration of traditional visual narratives.
This exhibition marks a pivotal moment in No Martins' career, solidifying his position as a vital voice in contemporary Brazilian art. By framing his work through the lens of 'enchantment' and 'deviation,' the museum underscores the political importance of Afro-Brazilian image-making in the current cultural landscape. The show reflects a broader institutional trend in Brazil toward elevating artists who challenge historical erasures and offer new poetic possibilities for collective identity.