Mestre Didi

b. 1917, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil; d. 2013, Salvador

Wikipedia Entry

Deoscóredes Maximiliano dos Santos (1917–2013), widely known as Mestre Didi, was a Brazilian artist, educator, translator, and Candomblé priest. He is recognized for his significant contributions to Afro-Brazilian religious culture and contemporary art, particularly through his work in preserving and promoting the traditions of Orisha and Egun worship in Brazil.

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Artworks by Mestre Didi

Mestre Didi, Sem título (Untitled), 1966

artwork
Palm trunk, painted leather, shells, and beads
African and African Diaspora and Latin American and Latinx
© Mestre Didi
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One Becomes Many

One Becomes Many explores the enduring legacies that transcend generations in the works of ten Black Brazilian artists. Through traditional motifs, geometric abstractions, and a deep reverence for Brazilian culture, these artists offer glimpses into a world where resilience is not merely a trait but a sacred inheritance.