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The Mood Room · Carlos Scliar

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Choose a mood and the room itself answers — the light cools or warms, the air changes pace, and only the works that carry that feeling step forward from the dark. Everything else recedes into shadow.

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Works in the Room
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Carlos Scliar

Carlos Scliar

Carlos Scliar: A Pioneer of Brazilian Abstract Expressionism Carlos Scliar (1920-2001) stands as a monumental figure in Brazilian art history, recognized for his unwavering dedication to abstract expressionism and landscape painting—styles that profoundly shaped the artistic landscape of mid-century Brazil. Born in Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, he embarked on an artistic journey marked by formal training under Gustav Epstein, fosteri

ng a foundational understanding of European avant-garde principles. This early influence would prove crucial as he honed his skills at São Paulo’s Liceu de Artes e Ofícios and subsequently at the Escola Nacional de Belas Artes in Rio de Janeiro. Early Influences & Training: Epstein's guidance instilled a commitment to experimentation and formal exploration, preparing Scliar for his subsequent engagement with Grupo Frente and Grupo…

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