Rio de Conflitos
CURADORIA
Heloisa Murgel Starling
The carioca is not peaceful. The fallacy of this myth reveals itself as we navigate the 75 "memories" that narrate violent events, from the indigenous wars to the 2013 protests. Civil conflicts, coups, marches, revolts, and riots parade before our eyes, constructing another narrative about the city and its people.
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Agitações na cidade entre os anos 1930 e 1950
In the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s, the city of Rio de Janeiro was still the seat of the federal administration. It was, therefore, the stage for the numerous political clashes and disputes that occurred during the period, from the so-called Revolution of 30, the Estado Novo, the deposition of Getúlio Vargas, and his triumphant return in the 1950 elections. The agitations, however, were not restricted to the offices; the streets of the maravilhosa city also witnessed revolts, strikes, and many instances of looting.
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DICAO Rio antes do Brasil
Image description: The image shows a colorful stained-glass window inside a basilica. From left to right, we see figures of men in canoes, some holding paddles. In the center, there is a central figure, possibly representing a historical or religious figure. On the right, more figures are in canoes, some wearing blue and red clothing. The background features natural elements such as water and rocks. The inscriptions around it contain text in Portuguese, mentioning historical events related to the battle of Uruçumirim. Below the stained-glass window, there are four decorative arches with symbols and framed texts.
Image description: The image shows a colorful stained-glass window inside a basilica. From left to right, we see figures of men in canoes, some holding paddles. In the center, there is a central figure, possibly representing a historical or religious figure. On the right, more figures are in canoes, some wearing blue and red clothing. The background features natural elements such as water and rocks. The inscriptions around it contain text in Portuguese, mentioning historical events related to the battle of Uruçumirim. Below the stained-glass window, there are four decorative arches with symbols and framed texts.DICARevoltas coloniais
Image description: The image is an old engraving depicting a map. The spatial layout begins at the top left, where an island with various structures and a large body of water can be seen. Moving to the right, the map shows more islands and bodies of water, with several markings and lines indicating directions and distances. In the center, there is a large body of water with several vessels represented by small squares. On the right, there are more islands and areas of land with marked structures. The map is in varied colors, including shades of green, beige, and brown. In the upper left corner, there is text mentioning "Plan de la Baye Ville Forteresses et attaques de Rio Janeiro".
Image description: The image is an old engraving depicting a map. The spatial layout begins at the top left, where an island with various structures and a large body of water can be seen. Moving to the right, the map shows more islands and bodies of water, with several markings and lines indicating directions and distances. In the center, there is a large body of water with several vessels represented by small squares. On the right, there are more islands and areas of land with marked structures. The map is in varied colors, including shades of green, beige, and brown. In the upper left corner, there is text mentioning "Plan de la Baye Ville Forteresses et attaques de Rio Janeiro".DICAO povo nas ruas da capital do Império
Image description: The image is a black-and-white engraving. Three human figures are in motion, with the central figure holding a musical instrument. The figure on the left is wearing a straw hat and carrying a long object on their back. The figure on the right is also wearing a straw hat and holding a drum. The text in the image reads: "These days, all people talk about is the black guard."
Image description: The image is a black-and-white engraving. Three human figures are in motion, with the central figure holding a musical instrument. The figure on the left is wearing a straw hat and carrying a long object on their back. The figure on the right is also wearing a straw hat and holding a drum. The text in the image reads: "These days, all people talk about is the black guard."DICAO Rio antes do BrasilImage description: The image shows a colorful stained-glass window inside a basilica. From left to right, we see figures of men in canoes, some holding paddles. In the center, there is a central figure, possibly representing a historical or religious figure. On the right, more figures are in canoes, some wearing blue and red clothing. The background features natural elements such as water and rocks. The inscriptions around it contain text in Portuguese, mentioning historical events related to the battle of Uruçumirim. Below the stained-glass window, there are four decorative arches with symbols and framed texts.
Image description: The image shows a colorful stained-glass window inside a basilica. From left to right, we see figures of men in canoes, some holding paddles. In the center, there is a central figure, possibly representing a historical or religious figure. On the right, more figures are in canoes, some wearing blue and red clothing. The background features natural elements such as water and rocks. The inscriptions around it contain text in Portuguese, mentioning historical events related to the battle of Uruçumirim. Below the stained-glass window, there are four decorative arches with symbols and framed texts.DICARevoltas coloniaisImage description: The image is an old engraving depicting a map. The spatial layout begins at the top left, where an island with various structures and a large body of water can be seen. Moving to the right, the map shows more islands and bodies of water, with several markings and lines indicating directions and distances. In the center, there is a large body of water with several vessels represented by small squares. On the right, there are more islands and areas of land with marked structures. The map is in varied colors, including shades of green, beige, and brown. In the upper left corner, there is text mentioning "Plan de la Baye Ville Forteresses et attaques de Rio Janeiro".
Image description: The image is an old engraving depicting a map. The spatial layout begins at the top left, where an island with various structures and a large body of water can be seen. Moving to the right, the map shows more islands and bodies of water, with several markings and lines indicating directions and distances. In the center, there is a large body of water with several vessels represented by small squares. On the right, there are more islands and areas of land with marked structures. The map is in varied colors, including shades of green, beige, and brown. In the upper left corner, there is text mentioning "Plan de la Baye Ville Forteresses et attaques de Rio Janeiro".DICAO povo nas ruas da capital do ImpérioImage description: The image is a black-and-white engraving. Three human figures are in motion, with the central figure holding a musical instrument. The figure on the left is wearing a straw hat and carrying a long object on their back. The figure on the right is also wearing a straw hat and holding a drum. The text in the image reads: "These days, all people talk about is the black guard."
Image description: The image is a black-and-white engraving. Three human figures are in motion, with the central figure holding a musical instrument. The figure on the left is wearing a straw hat and carrying a long object on their back. The figure on the right is also wearing a straw hat and holding a drum. The text in the image reads: "These days, all people talk about is the black guard."