Nas Filho

In the photographic series Brutality, captured between 2023 and 2024 and featured in Contact 2024, Nas presents the profound struggles faced by individuals grappling with the harsh realities of affordable housing, financial instability, and homelessness. Through his lens, Nas delves deep into the heart-wrenching experiences of those on society's margins, offering a raw portrayal of the human toll exacted by a market dominated by corporate interests. His exhibition stands as a powerful commentary on affordability and mental health, challenging viewers to confront the human toll of these pressing issues. "Brutality" is not just an exhibition; it's a call to empathy, understanding, and action in the face of overwhelming adversity.

Nas is a Toronto-based street photographer who seamlessly weaves intentional and casual expressions into the fabric of his work, reflecting his deep connection with Toronto's dynamic urban landscape, immersing viewers in its graffiti-adorned streets, atmospheric alleys, enigmatic mannequins, architectural marvels, and images becoming a conduit for societal dialogues—capturing protests against injustice and tender messages on walls and signs in a visual language through these

Nas has made a name for himself with exhibitions like as Spectra 2021 and 2022, and he is currently performing at Spectra 2024, revealing a profound tale through personal introspection.

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Contact: nascipio@gmail.com
IG:  @nascinash2
Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/152890308@N08/

May 15 to May 26th, 2024
918 Bathurst Street, Toronto
Sun and Star Rooms

Hours: Wednesday - Sunday, 12pm to 5pm
Opening reception: Thursday, May 16th from 6-9pm
Artist talk: Saturday, May 18th from 1-3pm