Microexhi.: minority comes from us
With a few pics in the pocket, Rafael Puetter brings a “microexhibit” to the edge of Leblon, to praise the beauty within minority groups.
We´re not talking about a regular Wednesday (07/09). Different from the others, this one in particular we´ll be known as the holiday day, independent from any independency. People stroll around the magnificent and dazzling Leblon edge (Av. Delfim Moreira). Walking by the luxurious buildings, the sun starts to lighten, the perfect scenery to discuss about... MINORITIES? That’s it, at least that's the intention of the microexhibit, created by Rafael Puetter, who will expose some of his pictures in seek of introspection and dialogue. The exhibit will be in front of Street José Linhares, in Leblon, from 9h to 19h.
Although it's not very common, the concept of "microexhibit" explored by Rafael Puetter, has a very good characteristic of being easy to transport, but the reasoning beyond it is much deeper. "The purpose is to make people reflect and seek ways to change day to day attitudes, which help to contribute for a bigger fragmentation of our society.” says Rafael.
In a country filled with contradictions, the concept of "minorities" ends up by being too subjective to actually being able to reach a conclusion. "Personally, I really don't like the word "minority", it brings an idea of more value vs. less value, something totally senseless. Most of the times, the absolute numbers don't necessarily justify. For example, "black people" in Brazil are still considered a minority, when in fact Brazil is a country essentially black". Adds Rafael.
The fact that you are involved in a minority shouldn't mean that you should suffer any sort of prejudice. In fact, more and more minorities are also related with privileges. "I understand the concept of privileged minorities, but they are not the focus of the work. The Brazilian people are very fascinated by "VIP stockyard" and differentiated treatment. But, as long as, privileged minorities are rising, bigger will be the detachment of oppressed minorities and the fragmentation of our society", completes.
The exhibit will take no longer than a minute to contemplate, and will trace a comparison between hidden minorities and works or art exposed at Museum. Now, the pictures captured by Rafael Puetter gain a new meaning: let's praise the beauty of the minority groups of our people.
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