Vende Tela, Compra Terra

"Vende Tela, Compra Terra" (Sell Painting, Buy Land) is the driving concept behind MAHKU (Movimento dos Artistas Huni Kuin), a collective of Indigenous artists from the Amazon region. It represents their approach to using contemporary art as a means of cultural preservation, land reclamation, and political action. MAHKU artists create works that depict Huni Kuin cosmology and traditions, and they strategically use the proceeds from their art to purchase and reclaim ancestral lands. This powerful strategy underscores their pursuit of financial and territorial autonomy, while also raising awareness about Indigenous rights and sharing their cultural heritage with a global audience.

Installation Art

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