É Urgente o Amor

CAPC Sede, Coimbra, 2024. Curated by Lígia Afonso

“(…) The law in question allowed any and all citizens to insult jesters, to beat them, and even—if they were so inclined—to kill them, without risking trial or condemnation. I hasten to assure you that this law is no longer in force, so I can safely continue.” (Fo, 1997)

It seems possible to identify a trend towards regulating what may or may not be permissible in a comedian’s expression—and, by extension, that of the artist. Just as Plato believed that art possessed a powerful educational force, he also argued that it should be limited to themes he deemed noble. This act denotes a clear desire for censorship. This censorship of criticism against the status quo is a common practice in the history of art and comedy.

Thus, we propose an exhibition that opposes these limiting manifestations. In a contemporary context of severe cultural division, As Pessoas já não Gostam de Árvores dives into the depths of the erotic and love, seeking to broaden perspectives on what we accept as “community.”

Já se perdeu o jogo demasiadas vezes I, 2024. 350 × 150 cm

Já se perdeu o jogo demasiadas vezes II, 2024. 350 × 150 cm

Já se perdeu o jogo demasiadas vezes III, 2024. 350 × 150 cm