Carmo Johnson Projects Celebrates Five Years with Textile Exhibition 'Trejeitos do Tempo'
The fifth anniversary of Carmo Johnson Projects in São Paulo was marked by the exhibition 'Trejeitos do Tempo', which will be open until August 1. This showcase included textile creations by Leila de Sarquis and collaborative works featuring Michel CENA7 alongside his mother Raquel Ramalho, and Renato de Cara with his mother Bertha Eunice. Curated by De Cara, the exhibition highlighted vibrant embroideries paired with fluorescent panels. CENA7's geometric artworks were enhanced by Ramalho's crochet, while Sarquis displayed stitched illustrations on sheer cotton. The exhibition text was authored by Lenora de Barros. Established by Carmo Marchetti Berna Johnson in April 2021, the gallery now features nine artists, including Mahku, which will have a solo exhibition in mid-October following its participation in the 60th Venice Biennale (2024).
Key facts
- Carmo Johnson Projects celebrated five years of activity.
- Exhibition 'Trejeitos do Tempo' ran until August 1.
- Featured artists: Leila de Sarquis, Michel CENA7 with Raquel Ramalho, Renato de Cara with Bertha Eunice.
- Renato de Cara curated the exhibition and is director of Paço das Artes.
- Exhibition text by Lenora de Barros.
- Gallery founded by Carmo Marchetti Berna Johnson.
- Gallery launched in April 2021 with a solo show by Bruno Novelli at Casa Cunha Lima.
- Mahku participated in 60th Venice Biennale (2024), Miami Art Basel (2024), ARCO Madrid (2025).
- Mahku solo show at MASP in 2023.
- Mahku participated in 'Les Vivants' at Fondation Cartier, Lille (2022), curated by Bruce Albert.
- Gallery represents nine artists/collectives.
- Gallery is located at Rua Anunze, 249, Alto de Pinheiros, São Paulo.
Entities
Artists
- Leila de Sarquis
- Michel CENA7
- Raquel Ramalho
- Renato de Cara
- Bertha Eunice
- Lenora de Barros
- Carmo Marchetti Berna Johnson
- Bruno Novelli
- Kaya Agari
- Kássia Borges
- Kókir
- Mahku
- Naine Terena
- Roney Jorge
- Sophia Pinheiro
- Nara Guichon
- Belony Alma Ferreira
- Bruce Albert
- Eduardo Longo
- Joaquim Guedes
- Alberto Pitta
- Regina Dabdab
- Julia Angulo
- Talita Zaragoza
Institutions
- Carmo Johnson Projects
- Paço das Artes
- University of Rome – La Sapienza
- Casa Cunha Lima
- Mahku – Movimento dos Artistas Huni Kuin
- MASP
- Fondation Cartier
- Miami Art Basel
- ARCO Madrid
- 60ª Bienal de Veneza
Locations
- Alto de Pinheiros
- São Paulo
- Brazil
- Roma
- Italy
- Los Angeles
- United States
- Londres
- United Kingdom
- Pacaembu
- Veneza
- Miami
- Madrid
- Spain
- Lille
- France