In Brazil, the 1950's from the nationalism of Vargas to the developmentism of JK, passing through the definitive implantation of a modernized urban society. Tuned with the atmosphere, a generation is born, impregnated with a new habit of consumption. In this universe, the basis for the first structure of art market in the country was created in the cities of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, having as conductores the private galleries of modern and contemporary art.
sociology of culture and art; art and cuture in Brazil; modern and contemporary art; art institutions; modernity; globalization