Carlos Zilio

Carlos Zilio is an influential Brazilian painter known for his contributions to the Nova Figuração movement and his exploration of abstraction. Over his six-decade career, he has created politically charged works and has faced significant challenges, including imprisonment during Brazil's military dictatorship. Recently, he celebrated his 80th birthday with two major exhibitions, showcasing his evolution from figurative works inspired by personal memories to minimalistic abstractions, reflecting on themes of absence and the concept of 'nothingness.'