Antonio Obá

A Brazilian artist making his mark in Paris

Authors

  • Francisco-Jose Borge-Moron Facultad Ciencias de la Educación. Universidad de Sevilla

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46661/ccselap-11893

Keywords:

Contemporary art, Cultural identity, Afro-descendants, Racial discrimination, Historical memory

Abstract

Modern societies are characterized by the constant evolution of the artistic landscape, where emerging voices challenge traditional norms. Antonio Obá, a Brazilian artist born in 1983 in Ceilândia, has gained international acclaim for his work exploring identity, racial memory, and Brazil’s political history. His exhibition in Paris marks a key moment in his rise as a vital voice in contemporary art, blending African, Brazilian, and historical influences to shed light on Afro-descendant communities and the construction of national identity.

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Published

2025-06-30

How to Cite

Borge-Moron, F.-J. (2025). Antonio Obá: A Brazilian artist making his mark in Paris. Comparative Cultural Studies: European and Latin American Perspectives, (20), 1–5. https://doi.org/10.46661/ccselap-11893

Issue

No. 20 (2025): Afro-American cultures: syncretism, transculturation and popular traditions

Section

Short Notes

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