Darel Valença Lins: A Brazilian Visionary of Color and Life Born in Palmares, Brazil, in 1924, Darel Valença Lins was a pivotal figure in the evolution of Brazilian art. His life’s work spanned decades, encompassing illustration, painting, gravure, and teaching, all characterized by an exuberant embrace of color and a deep engagement with the rhythms and realities of Brazilian society. From his early days as an illustrator for publica…