Last days to see “Amazon Via Crucis”, by Hélio Melo, at the exhibit “Vai, vai, saudade” in Naples

The exhibition Vai, vai, saudade is on view until November 4th at the Museo d’arte contemporanea Donnaregina, (Madre) in Napoli, Italy. 

 In collaboration with Almeida & Dale, the exhibition presents the series Via Sacra da Amazônia (1990) by Amazonian artist Hélio Melo, a group of paintings that depicts the Stations of the Cross, with Jesus Christ portrayed as a rubber tapper. Created with ink and plant extracts, Hélio Melo's works stem not only from his convictions, but mainly from his personal experience as a rubber tapper and as a witness to the transformations of the forest during the 20th century. 

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Vai, vai, saudade
Curated by: Cristiano Raimondi 
Until November 4th
Venue: Museo d’arte contemporanea Donnaregina (Madre) 
Via Luigi Settembrini, 79, 80139 Napoli NA, Italy