Archivo 1984 Gallery hosts an immersive installation of Vilma Santos, inviting both die-hard “Vilmanians” and casual fans to a party electrified with nostalgia Lights dim, disco music swells, and suddenly she’s standing center stage, ready to dance—Vilma Santos, the Star for All Seasons. This was the routine in Santos’ ’80s variety show “Vilma in Person,” otherwise known as “VIP.” The show always opened with a disco number. Santos glittering in the spotlight—surrounded by dancers sporting permed hair, shoulder pads, and neon tights—singing and dancing among flashing lights and smoke from dry ice. This is the same tone set for […]…
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