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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Revoltas coloniais
In the 17th century, when Brazil was still a colony of Portugal, Rio de Janeiro took on a prominent place and became the most populous city in Portuguese America. By the 18th century, the geographical proximity to Minas Gerais consolidated the city as the most important commercial and export center for the gold that was being exploited in those regions. So much so that, in 1763, the seat of colonial administration was transferred from Salvador to Rio de Janeiro. However, history shows that a significant increase in population combined with the dispute over zones of influence is usually accompanied by intense conflicts.
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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 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 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 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 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 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."