The Artistic Scene in the Brazilian Amazon: Between Resistance, Identity and Innovation

Authors

  • Marilene Basilia Mascarenhas UFAM
  • Joana Silva e Silva

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36557/2009-3578.2024v10n2p11-17

Keywords:

Brazilian Amazon; contemporary art; cultural identity; decentralization; Amazonian artists.

Abstract

This literature review aims to analyze the artistic scene in the Brazilian Amazon, considering its contemporary manifestations, structural challenges, and relation to regional identity. Amazonian art is characterized by the intersection of tradition and innovation, with strong themes of ancestry, environment, and sociopolitical resistance. The study uses a qualitative and bibliographic approach, based on scientific articles, books, and exhibition catalogs. The analysis reveals a growing artistic scene that, despite logistical and institutional challenges, asserts itself as a unique creative force in the national context. The article also discusses the invisibility faced by Amazonian artists in major cultural centers and proposes a reflection on public policies for decentralized cultural promotion.

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Published

2024-09-25

How to Cite

Mascarenhas , M. B., & Silva, J. S. e. (2024). The Artistic Scene in the Brazilian Amazon: Between Resistance, Identity and Innovation. INTERFERENCE: A JOURNAL OF AUDIO CULTURE, 10(2), 11–17. https://doi.org/10.36557/2009-3578.2024v10n2p11-17

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Literature Review