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Flávio Malaguti
Flávio Malaguti is a Brazilian self-taught artist based in Barcelona. His practice explores identity and transformation through the body as a site of cultural narratives and memory. Working across painting, sculpting, 3D and photogrammetry, he develops a visual language influenced by fantastic realism and cultural syncretism. Drawing inspiration from the folklore and mythology of his hometown island in southern Brazil, Malaguti creates surreal and biomorphic forms that merge organic structures with elements of the imaginary.

Malaguti is also a co-founder of Caravana, an itinerant art show initiative that has presented exhibitions and collaborative projects in Barcelona, Paris and London.



RESIDENCIES


Clandestina

Barcelona, july/2025

Residency made at Clandestina Poblenou.

 Goglauair

Berlin, Online - jan-march/2025

During my residency at GlogauAIR, I explored armor as both a physical and symbolic form through photogrammetry and 3D sculpting. Using my body in various poses as the foundation for digital sculptures, I aimed to reimagine armor and surface as reflections of identity, strength, and vulnerability. By combining natural textures with surreal forms, I examined the tension between concealment, revelation, and the construction of self.

Liminalica

Calafou, Spain - oct/2023

For two weeks i was in catalonia’s countryside in a post-capitalist ecoindustrial community doing an art residency together with talented artists from all over the globe, sharing and making this dance happen. As a result of thie experience I have created and installation with the piece "Ciranda" at what is use to be the chappel of the community.

Projects
1. O imaginário Ilhéu
2. Animalismos
3. Armadura

4. Pacová