Fios da Ancestralidade

Gallery

Snapshots capturing the vibrant stories of black braiders’ heritage.

Interwoven strands of dark, metallic wires form a textured, lattice-like pattern. The intricate braiding creates a sense of depth and complexity, with highlights emphasizing the reflective surface of the materials.
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 black and white portrait of a person with braided hair, partially obscured by shadows cast by what appears to be plant leaves. The person is wearing hoop earrings and a necklace with small floral pendants. The lighting creates a dramatic play of light and dark across their face.
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.
The image features a series of vertical panels displayed in an exhibition setting, with text and illustrations. The panels have a modern design, utilizing wooden textures and light backgrounds to highlight the text. Some panels contain drawings, including elements resembling ladders and chairs.

Roots Rise

Several braids with vibrant colors, including orange, red, green, and black, tightly woven into the hair. The braids create intricate patterns against the scalp, with each section clearly defined.

Unequal Grounds

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

Detailed map displaying data visualization with blue circular markers representing specific data points across a geographical area labeled with city names such as Lisbon and Evora. Bold, brightly colored numerical statistics appear on the left side with the terms 'Suspeitos' and 'Amostras,' suggesting a context of data tracking or analysis.

Flow Shift

Animated lines trace internal migrations, showing how braiders move and connect across regions over time.

A complex, swirling mass of thin, tangled lines resembling neural connections or abstract tendrils emerges from the center, set against a stark black background. The lines vary in thickness and length, intertwining with a dynamic flow that suggests movement.

Shared Threads

A visual web of relationships and exchanges that sustain the cultural and economic fabric of braiding communities.

A complex, abstract structure composed of interconnected lines and nodes, forming a colorful network on a dark background. The lines are primarily shades of green, yellow, orange, and red, creating a gradient effect across the structure.

Living Legacy

Portraits and stories of braiders embodying the ongoing transmission of ancestral knowledge and craft.

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