On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Brazil, the exhibition "Brazil, Back to Earth" by Brazilian master photographer Sebastiao Salgado will be presented from November 12 to December 1 at the Art Museum of the Central Academy of Fine Arts. Presented by Chengdu Museum of Contemporary Photography, Wenze Times and the Embassy of the Federative Republic of Brazil in Beijing, the exhibition showcases Salgado's photographs taken in Brazil and around the world over the past four decades, reflecting the master's deep insight into his homeland and the plight of mankind and nature.
The guests attending the opening ceremony included: Ambassador of Brazil to China, Paulo Estivallet de Mesquita, and his wife, Ana; Jin Jun, the curator of the Art Museum of the Central Academy of Fine Arts; Zhong Weixing, the founder of the Chengdu Museum of Contemporary Photography and the vice chairman of the China Art Photography Society; Milton Guran, the curator of this exhibition, the founder and director of the Rio de Janeiro International Photography Festival in Brazil, etc. Gao Gao, the deputy curator of the art museum, served as the host.
Statement by Marcos Galvão, Ambassador of Brazil to China
Marcos Galvão said that this exhibition is a symbol of the close cooperation between China and Brazil in the cultural field. Moreover, through the images of the Amazon scenery and Brazilian indigenous people captured by Sebastião Salgado, it guides the audience to explore Brazil's rich natural landscapes and diverse social structures. He remarked, "It is a great honor to be able to present such a unique Brazil to the Chinese audience. I believe the audience will be deeply touched by the strong call for respect and protection in Sebastião Salgado's works."
Speech by Jin Jun, Director of CAFA Art Museum
Jin Jun said in his speech that on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Brazil, this exhibition is not only a fond reminiscence of the deep friendship between the two countries, but also a vivid interpretation of "art without borders". The Central Academy of Fine Arts has been committed to promoting Sino-Brazilian art exchanges, and in-depth to the academic research level of discussion, "Brazil, Back to Earth" will become a powerful exploration of Sino-Brazilian art exchanges in new areas. He also mentioned that Mr. Salgado is a world-renowned photographic artist, who has recorded the diversity and complexity of human society with his unique perspective and profound insight. It is hoped that the exhibition will inspire the public to think deeply about art creation, social progress and the development of human civilization.
Founder of Chengdu Contemporary Photography Gallery, Vice Chairman of China Art Photography Society, Mr. Zhong Weixing, delivered a speech
Zhong Weixing recalled the success of Salgado's solo exhibition in 2019 as the opening exhibition of Chengdu Contemporary Image Museum, and expressed his admiration for the profound humanistic concern and artistic pursuit of Salgado's works. He pointed out that Salgado's works show a unique vision of the relationship between human beings and nature, and are able to transcend the barriers of language and culture to convey the power of universal emotion. He hoped that this exhibition will continue to build a bridge for cultural exchanges between China and Pakistan and inspire more artistic cooperation in the future.
Speech by Milton Guerin, curator of the exhibition and founder and director of the International Festival of Photography in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Milton Gueran began by thanking the exhibition team for their strong support and dedication, and said he was honored to be able to present this exhibition on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan. He talked about how Salgado is one of the few photographers whose works cover the globe, and that this exhibition has carefully selected representative works of the artist to show his multi-layered concepts and rich spiritual connotations.
Gao Gao, Deputy Director of CAFA Art Museum, acted as the moderator
Group photo of the guests
After the opening ceremony, Milton Guerin conducted a guided tour for guests and visitors, explaining in depth the connotations of Salgado's works and the curatorial ideas of the exhibition, to help the audience understand these photographic works more comprehensively.
Born in Brazil in 1944, Sebastiao Salgado has become an important representative of contemporary humanistic and documentary photography. This exhibition features photographs taken by Salgado in Brazil and around the world over the past four decades, reflecting this master of contemporary photography's deep insight into his homeland and the plight of mankind and nature.
The exhibition will run until December 1st.
Entregadores de madeira para as aldeias da Sierra Madre Oriental, perto de Hualtla de Jimenez, 1980 © Sebastião Salgado
Os subúrbios da Cidade da Guatemala, 1978 © Sebastião Salgado
Estado do Ceará, Nordeste do Brasil © Sebastião Salgado
Protegidos por seus cobertores contra o frio da manhã, refugiados aguardam no campo de Korem, 1984
© Sebastião Salgado
Do Brasil à terra
Exhibition Period: November 12 - December 1, 2024
Venue: Central Academy of Fine Arts Art Museum, 4th Floor Gallery
Artist:Sebastião Salgado
Curator:Milton Guran ,Jean-Luc Monterosso
Organizer: Chengdu Contemporary Image Museum , Wenze Times
Co-organizer: Embassy of the Federative Republic of Brazil in China
Academic Support: Art Museum of the Central Academy of Fine Arts
Special Support: Vale Minerals (China) Co.
Support:SPX,Suzano
Special Thanks:Lélia Wanick Salgado ,钟Zhong Weixing
Exhibition Director: Jin Jun, Han Wenchao
Exhibition Coordinator: Catherine Benainous, Zhao Heiwen, Gao Gao, He Xiaobei
Exhibition execution: Wang Xiaojingling, Dai Yan, Yi Yue, Zou Deshu Design
Coordinator: Ji Yujie Visual Design: Shao Shimin, Dai Yan
Exhibition Management: Wu Peng, Su Shicun, Jing Peng, Yu Yuxin
Collection Management: Zhong Ruixue, Li Yaochen, Xu Yan, Dou Tianwei, Sun Weilu
Media Promotion: Li Yi, Li Wenjing, He Yisha, Wu Jing, He Yifei, Du Yinzhu, Ding Yi
Public Education: Li Yi, Shan Jing, Xiao Baozhen, Geng Jinghua, Wang Jun, Yao Yiqun, Liang Wen, Xi Huawei
Development and Promotion: Wei Sun, Yi Yi, Xingling Liu
Administrative Support: Siyu Jiang, Junyao Yue, Qian Zhang, Xu Guo
Logistics and Security: Chen Xiaohua, Lv Zhifa
Editor-in-Chief / He Yisha
Editor / Du Yinzhu
On-site Photos / He Yifei