About Caleidoscópio

As part of the Month of African Identity (MIA), an initiative by Bantumen, Caleidoscópio unfolds as a celebration of an artist's infinite perspectives, capturing the endless variations he weaves throughout his journey. It is the urgent desire to fragment, multiply and paradoxically, find plenitude in diversity.

Each identity shines in its individuality, revealed through different perspectives, but together they form up a vibrant and colorful mosaic. Here, language is a subjective reflection, where each piece contributes to the construction of a fluid and singular whole, resonating the harmony of multiplicity.

About MIA

The Month of African Identity (MIA) is an initiative created by Bantumen with the goal of promoting Afro-descendant culture and identity in Portugal. This event not only celebrates the richness and diversity of African cultural heritage but also aims to unite communities and foster dialogues about identity, belonging, and cultural expression.

Throughout the month, MIA brings together events, exhibitions, and activities that highlight the contribution of African and Afro-descendant culture to Portuguese society, creating a space for contemporary African voices to be heard and valued.

To learn more about MIA and explore its cultural impact, visit the Bantumen page.

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Meet the Artists

Andreia Costa

BLACK ON WHITE

As part of the 4th edition of the African Identity Month (MIA), the “Preto no Branco” collection is a celebration of Afro-descendant contemporary art in Portugal. With the aim of promoting and amplifying the voices of black culture, this exhibition offers a new perspective on identity, resistance and artistic expression through the works of two talented visual artists: Paulo Formiga and Resem Verkron. “Black and White” explores in depth the nuances of blackness and the relationship between light and shadow as visual and emotional metaphors. Throughout this exhibition, the show proposes reflections on spiritual rebirth and childhood, confronting universal and individual themes that resonate with Afro-descendant experiences.

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