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Open-air Exhibition Brings Together Artists and Celebrates Idols, Symbols, and the Red-Black History at the Club's Headquarters

On Saturday (15), Flamengo inaugurated the new Gávea Walls, an open-air exhibition celebrating the club's 130th anniversary. The Coluna do Fla covered the event and thus presents all the details for the red-black fans.

The inauguration of the exhibition was attended by President Luiz Eduardo Baptista, known as Bap, and Flamengo ambassador Raul Plassman. Additionally, artists Mateu Velasco, Gugie Cavalcanti, Dolores Esos, Acme, Bruno Big, and the Negro Muro Collective were also present.

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WHAT DID BAP SAY AT THE INAUGURATION OF FLAMENGO'S WALLS?

The 274 meters of the wall on Rua Mário Ribeiro, connecting Lagoa-Barra, have transformed into a true urban art gallery depicting significant moments of Flamengo, its idols, and symbols of the Nation. To create the artwork, six artists were invited to illustrate characters, references, and passages that span the red-black history and culture.

The president of Mengão, Bap celebrated the club's history and promised new works each month. “The walls had no life. Now, the city has gained new life. This is a tribute to Flamengo's history. The idea is to have a new painting each month. It's an open-air museum.”

HOW DO THE MURALS REPRESENT DIFFERENT INTERPRETATIONS OF THE RED-BLACK IDENTITY?

The Historical Heritage of Flamengo coordinated the project's curation and, in partnership with the Negro Muro collective, defined the artistic concept of the murals. Thus, the initiative highlights different interpretations of the red-black identity and opens the gallery with ‘Mystic’, by Mateu Velasco, a work that depicts a vulture in woodcut to unite tradition, popular culture, and the club's energy.

Next, ‘Nation’, by Gugie Cavalcanti, reinforces the mythical presence of the fans as the force that drives Flamengo. In other words, the project expands the dialogue between art and passion for Mengão right from the first works presented.

The Negro Muro collective also signs “He Vibrates, He is Fiber”, a work that honors Érica Lopes (Gazela Negra), Leônidas da Silva (Diamante Negro), and Ary Barroso. The painting connects Flamengo to references in dance, music, and popular culture, expanding the dialogue between sport and art. Additionally, “The Red-Black Mantle and Faith”, by Dolores, celebrates the Sacred Mantle, the historic voice of Apolinho, and the devotion of the Nation.

Finally, two other works complete the set. “Little Rooster from Quintino, Buck and the Greatest in the World”, by Acme, positions Zico as a central figure and pays tribute to Guilherme “Buck”, a rowing icon. Meanwhile, “The Magnetic Dawn”, by Bruno Big, celebrates the 130 years of Flamengo by highlighting the club's origins in rowing and boats with indigenous names.

WHAT ACTIVITIES MARKED THE INAUGURATION OF FLAMENGO'S WALLS?

It is worth noting that the inauguration of the Gávea Walls was part of the celebrations for Flamengo's 130th anniversary. To mark the date, the club prepared a series of activities at the social headquarters, starting with a dawn ceremony early in the morning, followed by a breakfast at the rowing venue.

Besides Luiz Eduardo Baptista, president, and Flávio Willeman, vice-president general and legal, who represented the red-black board, the event featured a special presence: George Helal, former club president and responsible for acquiring the land for Ninho do Urubu, Flamengo's training center.

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