How H lio Oiticica led Brazilian art's transition from abstract art to performable sculpture One of the most radical and joyful artists of the 20th century, H lio Oiticica (1937-80) helped lead the charge in Brazilian art's unique transition from abstract concrete art to performative objects and collective performance.
As MoMA's 2019 exhibition Sur Moderno demonstrated, one of Oiticica's most revolutionary projects was the Parangol , wearable sculpture.