
Seja marginal seja herói (Be an Outlaw Be a Hero)
Created in 1968, this bold screenprint on cloth by Brazilian artist Hélio Oiticica features a stark, high-contrast image of a slain criminal laid out on the ground, overlaid with the provocative text "Seja marginal seja herói" ("Be an Outlaw Be a Hero"). The work challenges conventional notions of heroism and morality, celebrating those who exist outside the boundaries of mainstream society. Rooted in the political and cultural upheaval of Brazil under military dictatorship, the piece became an iconic symbol of countercultural resistance and Oiticica's broader vision of radical social freedom.
- Medium
- screenprint inks on cloth
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Latin America
May 29, 2014
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