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MASP's 'Histórias Brasileiras' Presents 400 Works by 250 Artists Across Eight Thematic Nuclei

exhibition · 2026-04-23

The Museu de Arte de São Paulo (Masp) is showcasing 'Histórias Brasileiras,' a group exhibition that includes nearly 400 pieces from 250 artists, curated by Adriano Pedrosa, Lilia Moritz Schwarcz, and a team of nine others. Located on the first floor and second basement, the exhibition is divided into eight thematic sections, such as Bandeiras e Mapas and Retratos. It seeks to inspire contemplation on colonization and continues Masp's tradition of narrative-focused exhibitions that began with 'Histórias da Infância' in 2016. Among the highlighted artworks are Bruno Battistelli's 'Bandeira Afro-Brasileira' (2022) and Beth Moysés's '5664 Mulheres' (2014). The exhibition is open until October 30, 2022, with tickets priced at R$50 (full) and R$25 (half-price), free on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Key facts

  • Exhibition 'Histórias Brasileiras' at Masp features nearly 400 works by 250 artists.
  • Curated by Adriano Pedrosa and Lilia Moritz Schwarcz with nine additional curators.
  • Structured into eight thematic nuclei including Bandeiras e Mapas and Retratos.
  • Includes Bruno Battistelli's 'Bandeira Afro-Brasileira' (2022) and Beth Moysés's '5664 Mulheres' (2014).
  • Show runs until October 30, 2022, at Masp in São Paulo.
  • Admission is R$50 (full) and R$25 (half-price), with free entry on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
  • The Retomadas nucleus was temporarily canceled in protest over photo exclusions.
  • Exhibition is part of a Masp series that began with 'Histórias da Infância' in 2016.

Entities

Artists

Institutions

  • Museu de Arte de São Paulo (Masp)

Locations

  • São Paulo
  • Brazil
  • Avenida Paulista, 1578 – Bela Vista, São Paulo (SP)

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