José Ricardo Basiches: Possible Worlds of Line

Unibes Cultural presents an exhibition of works by architect and visual artist José Ricardo Basiches, created on napkins—fragile, everyday, disposable surfaces transformed into lasting artistic territory. Produced during moments of waiting, transit, and silence, these drawings reveal attentiveness to geometry and poetic possibility in daily life. The practice began during a trip through Bahia following Basiches' degree from Faculdade de Belas Artes, when a spontaneous sketch at a bus stop became an ongoing habit. Working in cafés and public spaces, the artist uses napkins as available support, recording what escapes hurried observation. Each napkin's texture, size, and resistance shape the composition. Over time, tools expanded from red pens to ballpoint pens, ink, and markers; recent work incorporates digital tools like iPad, transposing physical material qualities into virtual space. Selected works are printed on acetate, exploring transparency, layering, and dialogue with historical animation and graphic reproduction techniques. Hours: 12–19 (Wed–Sat) | 10–18 (Sun). Free admission. Dates: 12/08–18/10. More information: unibescultural.org.br. Part of the Cultural Expressions pillar, sponsored by Banco Daycoval, with master support from Itaú and Laranjinha Itaú, support from CSN, Banco Safra, Norfil, White Martins, Banco Rendimento, Grupo GR, Haganá, Ornare, Sertic, Lamy, Florense, Enercore, CBF Rolamentos, and produced by the Ministry of Culture and Unibes Cultural through the Federal Law of Incentive to Culture (Lei Rouanet).