José Yalenti: Pioneer of Brazilian Concrete Art José Yalenti (1910 – 1979) stands as a pivotal figure in the history of Brazilian art, particularly within the influential Grupo Ruptura collective and the burgeoning concrete art movement. Born in São Paulo, Brazil, Yalenti’s artistic journey began amidst the transformative social and cultural landscape of the mid-twentieth century—a period marked by rapid industrialization and urbaniz…