Construção e Libido
Casa Z42 is located in the Cosme Velho neighborhood, a few meters from the train station in the direction of Cristo Redentor. The house of eclectic architecture from the 1930s, houses nine studios for artists, Galeria Z with five exhibition halls, in addition to the auditorium, garage (multipurpose space) and an open-air space with an attached stage. In order to create a living body, where art breathes and is constantly disseminated, Z42 operates in the contemporary art scene in its various interdisciplinary and transversal aspects, by contemplating in its spaces the various existing contemporary artistic languages and its conceptual developments.
Its 1,500 m2 is filled with fullness by contemporary art through experiments, courses, workshops, seminars, lectures, gastronomy, cinema, theater and exhibitions. Inserted in the cultural circuit of the city of Rio de Janeiro, house Z42 seeks, through its activities, to interact with the public and provide diverse experiences.
The house is open to the public for free visitation. Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 12h to 17h.
Sobre a exposição
A Z42 apresenta dia 13 de setembro, a exposição “Construção e Libido” do pintor, desenhista e escultor Jorge Luiz dos Anjos. Suas obras apresentam uma referência básica de elementos minerais. Sofre influência do imaginário africano em suas esculturas, abordando de maneira poética e construtiva o casamento de elementos da cultura afro usando da matéria do ferro oxidado e óxido gravado nas telas.