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Zayre Kaus
Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
Brushstrokes of defiance: unconventional bodies, timeless roots.
About
Zayre Kaus, 30 years old, self-taught artist and resident of Morro da Otto in Niterói-RJ.
His art portrays favela identities, exploring intersections between race, gender, and territory through ancestral techniques and terreiro wisdom.
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Impact
Zayre seeks to reconstruct narratives about the favela and black transmasculine bodies, promoting representation and identity pride.
His art challenges stereotypes, recognizing communities and terreiros as spaces of resistance and quilombo.
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Key Concepts
Favela narratives and black transmasculine identity
Intersectionality: race, gender, and territory
Afro-Brazilian ancestry and spirituality in art
Decentralization of art and valorization of dissident bodies
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Inspiration
Zayre finds inspiration in favela experiences, black ancestry, and his journey as a transmasculine person.
He uses orality, terreiro memories, and Afro-Brazilian culture in his creative process.
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Featured Projects
[ 2022 ]
"Who are you, Brazil?" Exhibition - UFF Arts Center
[ 2022 ]
TransArte Festival - Gonzaguinha Theater
[ 2022 ]
Perifa Connection - Favela da Maré
[ 2020 ]
"My Story is Different" Film
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