Fios da Ancestralidade

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Snapshots of trançistas weaving culture and resilience across spaces.

A person with braided hair smiles warmly while another pair of hands is styling their hair. The braids are intricate and feature a mix of black and blue tones. The person wears a red shirt and appears cheerful, while the background is slightly blurred with hints of colorful patterns.
A traditional tram painted in vibrant colors is moving along the cobblestone street in front of a well-lit shop named 'A Pérola da Sé'. The shop has a variety of goods displayed outside, including postcards and souvenirs, and a person can be seen browsing inside.
The storefront of a hair and wigs shop features two large murals with portraits of Marielle Franco and Breonna Taylor. The artwork includes text in both Portuguese and English, posing poignant questions about social justice and the impact of violence. The shop windows are boarded up, and the murals are displayed against a gray-blue exterior wall.
A tapestry with a black and white portrait of a woman surrounded by floral patterns hangs in the background. In the foreground, colorful handmade designs including a skull and circular patterns are displayed on canvas. The setup appears to be in an outdoor market setting, with trees visible in the background.
An intricate weaving setup with threads in various colors strewn across a loom, creating a detailed pattern on the fabric. The focus is on the woven textile, which features geometric designs in teal and beige tones, alongside loose threads and the wooden parts of the loom.
An illustration of a bearded man wearing a purple hat and orange patterned clothing is centered on a page, with a background of small buildings and a blue floral pattern. The page rests on top of another book titled 'ODISSEIA'.
A hand holds a printed map or layout sheet labeled 'VERSUS ART PROJECT.' The paper features a grid-like floor plan designating areas with numbers and a depiction of a bathtub, likely part of an exhibition. The bottom section includes a legend with squares numbered from 18 to 29, and a black dot indicating a 'Wall Installation.'
A person with intricately braided hair adorned with a white flower is shown in profile against a softly blurred background, highlighting the texture of the braids and the delicate petals of the flower.

Roots Migrate

A stylized painting features a woman with long braided hair, seated and facing a cocoon-like structure on a branch. She is dressed in a traditional outfit with a blue and red ensemble. Surrounding her are vivid orange leaves and a textured blue background, giving the scene a dreamlike quality. The cocoon contains a curled figure, and the setting includes a tree with a grid-like wooden structure.

Unequal Grounds

This map reveals where Black braiders live, highlighting neighborhoods shaped by segregation and resilience.

Multiple blue boxes are arranged in a grid pattern. Each box displays the text 'Clique Retire Seu endereço fora de casa' in white, suggesting a service related to package collection or delivery.

Flow Shifts

Animated lines depict internal migrations, illustrating how braiders move and maintain cultural ties within the country.

A black and white image of an open book featuring a section header titled 'Quatro meses depois (Agosto de 2011)'. The book has multiple paper tabs inserted along the top edge, and it rests on a patterned surface that appears to be a fabric.

Shared Threads

This section highlights the networks of sharing and support that sustain braiders’ cultural and economic practices.

A complex network of interconnected black strings or wires forms an intricate web-like structure against a light, neutral background. The lines crisscross at various angles, creating a sense of depth and three-dimensionality.

Living Legacy

The map honors the lineage of braiders, showing how knowledge and craft pass through generations.

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