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The Bold Bright Displays of Beatriz Milhazes

LONDON | 21 OCTOBER

Brazilian artist Beatriz Milhazes captures the complex nature of Brazilian culture in her captivating kaleidoscopic painting, ‘Maracorola’. In this video, learn how the artist took inspiration from her home town of Rio de Janeiro, and how she captured the beauty and vibrancy of the city on a large canvas. ‘Maracorola’ is just one of the highlights of Sotheby’s upcoming Contemporary Art Evening Auction (21 October | London). Watch the action live from 4:30 PM BST on sothebys.com.

Contemporary Art Evening Auction

21 October 2020 | 7:00 PM BST | London

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