In this episode of Wie tickt die Kunstszene? I talk with Brazilian artist Julio Vieira about the question of what it means to paint landscapes that are both rooted in memory and anchored in the present moment. Our conversation traces his journey from São Paulo to international exhibitions and the development of his ongoing series Metalandscapes. We dive into the intersections between everyday streets and art historical imagery, the tension between memory and photography in shaping his compositions, and the central role of color balance in his artistic process. Julio also shares what he has learned from showing his work in New York, Chicago, and Rio – and why the interpretations of his audience often surprise him.A dialogue about painting as a mirror of the self, about the interplay between figuration and abstraction, and about the global journey of a Brazilian artist. 🎧

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