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Hélio Oiticica — Jeff wearing p31 parangolé cape 24, New York
Hélio Oiticica

Jeff wearing p31 parangolé cape 24, New York

A vibrant and dynamic work by Brazilian neo-concrete artist Hélio Oiticica, this piece documents the participatory nature of his celebrated *Parangolé* series, in which colorful, layered capes are worn and activated through movement. The image captures Jeff embodying the work, emphasizing Oiticica's radical belief that art must be lived and experienced rather than passively observed. Rooted in the cultural energy of both Rio de Janeiro and New York, the piece dissolves the boundary between artwork and audience, transforming the wearer into an essential co-creator of the piece.

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Latin America

May 23, 2016

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Hélio Oiticica, Jeff wearing p31 parangolé cape 24, New York

A vibrant and dynamic work by Brazilian neo-concrete artist Hélio Oiticica, this piece documents the participatory nature of his celebrated *Parangolé* series, in which colorful, layered capes are worn and activated through movement. The image captures Jeff embodying the work, emphasizing Oiticica's radical belief that art must be lived and experienced rather than passively observed. Rooted in the cultural energy of both Rio de Janeiro and New York, the piece dissolves the boundary between artwork and audience, transforming the wearer into an essential co-creator of the piece.

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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Performance Art, Conceptual, Figure, Brazilian, Experimental, Wearable, Contemporary

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