ADVENT CALENDAR 2024

December 22

NATIVITY FROM EMBU DAS ARTES

Signed “Luis”
Embu das Artes, Brazil
Painted clay
Circa 1990s

This large clay Nativity was made by an artist from Embu das Artes, a city near São Paulo known for its vibrant art community. In 1937, local sculptor Cassio M’Boy brought international attention to Embu by winning first prize at the Exposition Internationale in Paris for his sculpture, The Flight into Egypt. He became a mentor to area artists, and today, Embu’s streets are filled with hundreds of exhibitors showcasing their work on weekends.

Gift of Alan and Mary Liz Pomeroy

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