From 1954 onwards, Hélio Oiticica began his studies at the MAM – Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro, where he was a student of the artist Ivan Serpa, who introduced him to geometric abstraction. One of Oiticica's main legacies was his participation in the Neo-Concrete movement (1959), which redefined the relationship between art and the spectator. In 26 years of production, the artist created works that incorporate public participation and invade space (first exhibition spaces and then public spaces). An interest in color was a guiding thread throughout this journey.

Among his most important exhibitions are Whitechapel Experience at the Whitechapel Gallery in London (England, 1969) and at MoMA – Museum of Modern Art in New York (USA, 1970). Recently, MASP – Museu de Arte São Paulo and MAM – Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro presented retrospective exhibitions of his work.

Discover the artist's works at Inhotim.