Beatriz Milhazes

Beatriz Milhazes is a Brazilian artist known for her vibrant, intricate paintings that blend modernist abstraction with elements of Brazilian folk traditions, Baroque architecture, and the lush visual culture of Rio de Janeiro, where she was born in 1960. Her work is often described as a celebration of color, pattern, and rhythm, bringing together influences from both Western art history and Brazilian heritage.

Milhazes studied social communication at the Hélio Alonso College in Rio de Janeiro before fully embracing visual arts, later attending the School of Visual Arts of Parque Lage. She became involved in the Geração 80 (Generation 80) movement, a pivotal period in Brazilian art marked by a return to painting and experimentation with color and form. Early on, she developed a unique method that involved painting on sheets of plastic and then transferring the images to canvas. This "monotype" technique allowed her to layer complex patterns and textures, creating a sense of depth and luminosity.

Milhazes' work is celebrated for its harmony of cultural references, blending modernist ideals from artists like Henri Matisse and Sonia Delaunay with the vibrant, decorative motifs found in Brazilian festivals, textiles, and flora. The resulting compositions evoke a playful, kinetic quality, inviting viewers into a world rich with symbolism and beauty. Over the years, her work has expanded to include large-scale collages, prints, and even sculptures, bringing her characteristic style to a broader range of media.

Internationally recognized, Milhazes' work has been featured in solo exhibitions at major institutions, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Fondation Cartier in Paris, and the Perez Art Museum Miami. Her influence has also extended into public spaces, with commissions such as a large mural for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in 2016. Today, Beatriz Milhazes is one of Brazil’s most celebrated contemporary artists, known for her joyful yet sophisticated approach to abstraction and her ability to infuse global modernism with a distinctly Brazilian energy.

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