Acclaimed Brazilian indigenous artist Jaider Esbell dead at 41

An installation work by Brazilian artist Jaider Esbell seen at the recent opening of the 34th Biennale of Sao Paulo, at Ibirapuera park, in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Photo: AFP

Brazilian artist Jaider Esbell, one of the leading figures in contemporary indigenous art, was found dead at age 41 in his home in Sao Paulo, authorities said on Oct 3.

Officials did not say what killed Esbell, a member of the Macuxi indigenous group from northeastern Brazil who rose to international fame with politically charged works on climate change, indigenous issues and the destruction of the Amazon rainforest.