The rhinoceros gallery in Rome, in partnership with the Brazilian gallery A Gentil Carioca, has unveiled a solo exhibition by artist Miguel Afa titled 'O tempo que mora em mim' (The Time that Lives in Me). The collection features a series of paintings created by Afa during a residency in Rome, where he blended his Brazilian heritage with the profound influence of Italian art history and the local landscape. The works frequently utilize the motif of the courtyard to explore themes of memory, intimacy, and the intersection of different geographical identities.
This collaboration highlights a growing trend of transnational gallery partnerships that facilitate cross-cultural exchange and site-specific production. By hosting a Brazilian artist in Rome to create work influenced by masters like Caravaggio, the exhibition demonstrates how residency-driven models can expand an artist's market reach and narrative depth. It underscores the importance of 'emotional cartography' in contemporary art, where personal and localized memories are translated into a global cultural dialogue.