História, memória e lugar de memória : Nivaldo Oliveira e a xilografia em Sergipe

Abstract

This article seeks to address the intersection between history, memory and place of memory through the analysis of the work of artist Nivaldo Oliveira, who uses the woodcut technique in Sergipe. The research explores how Oliveira's artistic production contributes to the construction and preservation of local memory in his studio, highlighting the importance of woodcuts as a means of cultural expression and historical testimony. By exploring Nivaldo Oliveira's studio, the article seeks to understand how visual art can be a form of historical narrative, taking root in the specific context of Sergipe and reflecting on the relationship between artistic production, collective memory and cultural identity, how it addresses the insertion of aspects that mark the São Cristóvão Arts Festival and its cultural plurality.