Opening: Renato Soares, Brazil

Exhibition open until Thursday, May 8, 2025

Rituals: A Celebration of indigenous Life Through the Lens of Renato Soares

The exhibition "Rituals" provides an intimate glimpse into the lives and traditions of Brazil's indigenous peoples through the captivating and award-winning photography of Renato Soares. Renowned for his ability to capture the essence of human connection and culture, Soares presents the vibrant and ancient rituals of communities such as the Waujá, Kamayurá, Kuikuro, Kalapalo, Yawalapíti, Mebengokre, and Yanomami.

Featuring stunning portraits and scenes, the exhibition highlights ceremonial dances and sacred rites that reflect each community's unique cultural identity and deep connection to nature, tradition, and one another. "Rituals" serves as a visual tribute to the resilience of ancestral knowledge, inviting viewers to engage with this rich heritage and recognize these rituals as essential practices that maintain harmony with the natural world. "Rituals" serves as a visual tribute to the resilience of ancestral knowledge, inviting viewers to engage with this rich heritage and recognize these rituals as vital practices that maintain harmony with the natural world.

Host or Publisher IDB Staff Association Art Gallery