Sérgio Vieira Cardoso, Amazonian multi-artist, dies in Manaus

Multi-artist Sérgio Vieira Cardoso has died in Manaus at the age of 72 due to coronary issues. A member of the Academia Amazonense de Letras (AAL), Cardoso held chair number 2 at the institution.

Cardoso had a diverse career spanning over 50 years, encompassing theater, literature, cinema, photography, and visual arts. While he was a law graduate from the Federal University of Amazonas and worked for the Amazonas State Attorney General's Office, his primary impact was in the cultural sector. His work often focused on social issues, memory preservation, and the transformations of the Amazon region.

In theater, he was recognized at the Festival de Teatro da Amazônia for productions such as ‘A Herança Maldita de Mercedita de La Cruz’ and ‘Carmen de Lazone’. He also created the fictional city of Lazone, a poetic setting used to explore urban life and social marginality. His recent work was featured in the exhibition ‘Papers & True Graphics’ at the Centro Cultural Palácio da Justiça in Manaus.