Benedito Calixto: A Sculptor's Reverie on Brazilian Identity Benedito Calixto (1908 – 1976) stands as a monumental figure in Brazilian sculpture, embodying the spirit of Modernism and profoundly shaping the nation’s artistic landscape. Born in São Paulo, Calixto’s formative years were steeped in European influences—particularly Cubism and Surrealism—which he skillfully blended with indigenous Brazilian traditions to forge a uniquely e…