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Silva's work includes multimedia, collage, painting, sculpture, digital media, photography, and murals. His work has been shown at the
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In 2008, Silva began to host dance parties with D.J. Kyle Long that combined
Brazilian music and with art. Branded "Cultural Cannibals" (which includes clothing apparel) the parties featured Silva's films with music by Long. In 2014, these included a
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317:Tutti Frutti - A Fresh Take on the Classics
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