Sebastião Salgado
"Amazônia"
The Friends of the Museum took part in a guided visit of "Amazônia", the photographic exhibition by Sebastião Salgado — his final exhibition during his lifetime.
Sebastião Salgado (February 8, 1944 – May 23, 2025) was a Brazilian social photographer whose work sought to awaken consciences and promote reforestation and environmental activism. His images are known for capturing human suffering and stark realities, transforming them into powerful works of art and visual beauty.
With Amazônia, Salgado aimed to raise awareness about the cultural, natural, and spiritual wealth of the Amazon, as well as the urgent need to protect the world’s largest tropical rainforest. The project, developed over six years, involved visits to dozens of indigenous tribes across the region.
The exhibition at the MNA, Salgado’s last during his lifetime, featured 230 black-and-white photographs that captured the majesty of the forest, rivers, and mountains, along with the daily life of the indigenous communities who inhabit them.