"PCDCAS" book launch

Drawing Room 2024 - Sociedade Nacional das Belas Artes, Lisbon

24.11.2024 at 6pm

Taffimai is pleased to announce the launch of "PCDCAS - Pequena Cronologia de Cristo a Sarmento", a unique work that honours the legacy of the iconic artist Julião Sarmento. This ‘dual’ book presents a comprehensive list of artists who have influenced the art world, all of whom were born or active before Sarmento. It's important to note that all the research for this listing was done by the artist.

"PCDCAS" offers a reading experience structured in two parts: a chronological side and an alphabetical side; on the alphabetical side, the artist is listed under the letter “J”, highlighting his presence among so many names in the history of art. The chronological side culminates with Julião Sarmento's name, symbolising his position as the last link in the timeline of this art history written by him.

Unfortunately, the work was only completed after Julião's death, but in unison the decision was made not to include the date of his death in the book, thus preserving its essence and continuity.

With an edition limited to just 300 copies, "PCDCAS" will be launched during the Drawing Room in Lisbon. To mark this special occasion, there will be a conversation about the book, with the participation of Delfim Sardo and Isabel Carlos, moderated by Luiza Teixeira de Freitas. This event will be a unique opportunity to talk about this book, as well as to reflect on Julião Sarmento's work and lasting impact on contemporary art.