Farnese de Andrade: Pioneer of Geometric Abstraction in Brazilian Modernism Farnese de Andrade (1926 – 1996) stands as a pivotal figure within the trajectory of Brazilian art, embodying the spirit of Grupo Frente and marking a decisive step away from traditional artistic conventions toward embracing the bold aesthetics of modernism. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Andrade’s formative years were steeped in the burgeoning cultural landscape of…