New exhibit at UT showcases Brazilian art, activism

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The University of Texas at Austin's opened an exhibit Friday at the Visual Arts Center that showcases 10 Brazilian visual artists who engage with Brazil's political and cultural history through their work.

The art in the exhibit, called Social Fabric: Art and Activism in Contemporary Brazil, reflects a long-standing history of what the artists call oppressive power structures in their country. The curators of the display hope the artwork sparks conversations.

"There is this transnational residence...