Porto Alegre is the stage for the most recent exhibition by Cristina Canale, a Brazilian artist based in Germany. “The House and the Breath” is the title of this unique exhibition, inaugurating the Ling Institute’s artistic calendar for 2024. With 22 pieces, including four never-before-seen works, the exhibition stands out for its intense colors and the fusion of anthropomorphic and botanicals. The creations, which range from oil paintings to watercolor drawings, reflect the artistic evolution of Canale, whose career spans more than three decades.
The opening of the exhibition will take place on February 27th, Tuesday, at 7pm, and will feature a meeting between the artist and curator Daniela Labra. The event is free and open to the public, who can register in advance on the Instituto Ling website. This is an unmissable opportunity for art admirers in Porto Alegre, especially considering that Canale has not had a solo exhibition in the city for over ten years.
Among the pieces on display, “White of Fear” stands out, a work from 1992, which introduces visitors to the gallery with a palette of soft colors and figures with delicate contours. In contrast, the piece “Sopro”, created in 2023, brings formal elements characteristic of the artist, composing a dialogue between her oldest and most recent works.
The exhibition, curated by Labra, explores themes such as the duality between solidity and immateriality, reflected in the title “A Casa e o Sopro”. This theme is an invitation to reflect on the vital force and transmutation, central aspects in Canale’s work. The public can enjoy the exhibition free of charge until June 1st, from Monday to Saturday, excluding holidays. Instituto Ling also offers guided tours for groups, upon prior registration.
About Cristina Canale:
Born in Rio de Janeiro in 1961 and currently residing in Berlin, Canale began her artistic studies at the Escola de Artes do Parque Lage. Her career includes participation in important events, such as the 21st São Paulo Biennial and exhibitions in international galleries.
About the curator:
Daniela Labra, curator and academic, divides her time between Rio de Janeiro and Berlin. With a PhD in Art History and Criticism, Labra has an extensive career, with notable curatorships in several national and international exhibitions.
Additional Information:
Instituto Ling, located in Porto Alegre, offers paid parking and free bicycle racks, in addition to being a fully accessible space, including resources for people with visual or hearing impairments.
SERVICE
Cristina Canale Exhibition – The House and the Breath
Artist: Cristina Canale
Curation: Daniela Labra
Visiting period: from February 27th to June 1st
Monday to Saturday (except holidays), from 10:30 am to 8 pm
Institute Ling (Rua João Caetano, 440 – Três Figueiras – Porto Alegre/RS)
Free entrance
In addition to free visits, it is possible to schedule a guided visit by the cultural center’s educational team, free of charge, on the website www.institutoling.org.br/visite
OPENING CONVERSATION
February 27th, at 7pm
Chat with artist Cristina Canale and curator Daniela Labra
Free, upon prior registration via the website Institutoling.org.br
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About the Ling Institute
Created and maintained by the Ling family since 1995, the Ling Institute’s mission is to promote human development and the evolution of society through the dissemination of different forms of knowledge, freedom of thought, appreciation of culture and health. In the area of education, since the foundation, it helps young leaders to develop their intellectual and entrepreneurial potential by granting scholarships to the best institutions in the world. With the opening of its cultural center in Porto Alegre, in 2014, it expanded and solidified its operations, establishing it as a reference in the dissemination of knowledge and a provider of differentiated cultural services and products, with a high standard of quality and aesthetics.
In the health area, Instituto Ling established a partnership with Hospital Moinhos de Vento, in 2015, to implement a reference center for cancer treatment in Porto Alegre, and, in 2023, to grant scholarships for courses of nursing; and with Santa Casa de Misericórdia, in 2019, contributing to the construction of the new building of the hospital complex in Porto Alegre. The Ling family, sponsors of the institute, owns the holding company Évora. Present in 13 countries, the business group produces and sells aluminum cans for drinks, polypropylene non-woven fabrics (mainly used in the production of hygienic disposables) and closing systems for drinks and hygiene and beauty products.
