x
Manabu Mabe: A Lost Legacy of Vibrant Abstraction Manabu Mabe (1924-1997) remains an enigma in the annals of Brazilian art, a figure whose prodigious talent tragically curtailed by fate itself – specifically, the disappearance of his Varig Flight 707 cargo plane carrying fifty of his paintings en route from Tokyo to Rio de Janeiro in 1979. Yet, despite this devastating loss, Mabe’s artistic output continues to inspire awe and fascination, cementing his place as a pivotal voice within Grupo Seibi, a collective that championed lyrical abstraction and profoundly shaped the landscape of Brazilia…
A chart of Manabu Mabe's corpus mapped not by date but by subject. Spokes are what they painted; rings are when; and the threads between stars reveal the patrons and places that secretly connect them.
Each arm of the atlas gathers works by what they depict: portraits, sacred scenes, mythologies, and the scientific studies. Click a spoke to swing that cluster to the top.
Distance from the center marks time. The innermost ring is the earliest period; the outermost, the final years. Style matures as you move outward.
Coloured lines link works bound by the same patron, commission, or theme. Trace a context to watch related clusters light up across subjects.
Stay updated with the latest art news, exclusive offers, and decoration ideas.
Tell us about your project and our art experts will provide you with 3 personalized art suggestions.
Let Us Curate 3 Options Just for You - Free!
