DAN Galeria presents “Geometria como impulso poético”, curated by Maria Alice Milliet. The exhibition revives, with museological sensitivity, the singular power of geometric expression in Brazilian art from the mid-20th century. Moving beyond the rigidity of the concrete movement, it unveils poetic dialogues and intersections among key artists of the period.
The show is marked by the excellence of its works and the subtle, necessary convergence of different artistic approaches. Featured artists include Judith Lauand—recently honored at MoMA—Dionísio del Santo, and Hércules Barsotti, whose bold use of color proves that geometry is far from cold; rather, it is imbued with lyricism and visual intensity.
Iconic works by Max Bill, Rubem Valentim, Alfredo Volpi, Franz Weissmann, Geraldo de Barros, Ivan Serpa, and Sérgio Camargo are displayed alongside rare pieces such as Bicho and Modulated Surface by Lygia Clark, suggesting that geometric abstraction has always leaned toward a profound humanization of form.
The exhibition also includes seldom-seen works, such as Lothar Charoux’s surprising clock—remarkable for both its design and authorship—and a painted wood piece by Cuban artist Sandu Darie, expanding the conversation of geometric art to a broader Latin American context and underscoring the continental relevance of the movement.
Ultimately, the exhibition bears witness to an artistic rupture that faced significant cultural resistance in Brazil, where figurative art long dominated the narrative of national identity. Above all, the show reveals that geometry is not a cold structure but a vessel for visual emotion, inviting a reexamination of one of the most vibrant and defiant phases of modern art in Brazil.
(form the press release)
Geometria como impulso poético, Dan Galeria, São Paulo, 03.04.2025 – 03.07.2025
images: (cover 1) Ivan Serpa, «Composição em Vermelho», 1967, oil on canvas, 100 x 100 cm (2) Judith Lauand, «Composição em Arco», 1997, oil on canvas, 80 x 80 cm
