Angelo Venosa

Despite his generation's penchant for a resurgence in painting, Angelo Venosa opted to focus his practice on sculpture. His creations frequently evoke organic forms, crafted from materials such as wood adorned with textiles, resin, glass fiber, bones, beeswax, and teeth.

Biography of Angelo Venosa

Angelo Venosa was born in 1954 in São Paulo, Brazil. He pursued art education at the Escola Brasil, an experimental art study space in his hometown. In 1974, he relocated to Rio de Janeiro, enrolling at the Escola Superior de Desenho Industrial (ESDI).

During the 1980s, Venosa also participated in open courses at the Escola de Artes Visuais do Parque Lage, a hub where the influential "Geração 80" emerged and flourished.

Venosa's sculptures are distinguished by the utilization of a variety of materials, sourced from both industrial and natural origins. He has participated in numerous prestigious festivals, including the São Paulo Art Biennial and the Venice Biennale. One of his most renowned works is "A Baleia" ("The Whale"), a public installation situated on Leme Beach in the southern part of Rio de Janeiro.

In 2019, Venosa received a diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. He passed away in 2022.

Angelo Venosa's works have been exhibited widely. His solo exhibitions include "Angelo Venosa: Escultor" at Casa Roberto Marinho in Rio de Janeiro (2023), "Quasí" at Nara Roesler in Rio de Janeiro (2021), "Catilina" at Paço Imperial in Rio de Janeiro (2019), "Penumbra" at Galeria Nara Roesler in São Paulo (2019), and many more.