Farnese de Andrade: Pioneer of Geometric Abstraction in Brazilian Modernism Farnese de Andrade (1926 – 1996) stands as a pivotal figure within the trajectory of Brazilian art, embodying the spirit of Grupo Frente and marking a decisive step away from traditional artistic conventions toward embracing the bold aesthetics of modernism. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Andrade’s formative years were steeped in the burgeoning cultural landscape of Brazil during its period of significant social and political transformation—a context that profoundly shaped his artistic vision. He pursued formal training at…