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Pequenos Afetos Examines Humanity's Fascination with Miniatures at Farol Santander São Paulo

exhibition · 2026-10-22

Pequenos Afetos, an exhibition curated by Denise Mattar and produced by MG Produções, will debut on the 22nd floor of Farol Santander São Paulo on 16 October 2026, remaining open until 10 January 2027. This showcase delves into the fascination with miniatures, presenting approximately 100 artifacts from various cultures and eras, such as Chinese ivories, Japanese netsuke, and Brazilian pieces from the Coleção Brinquedo Vivo. The exhibition is divided into three parts: Lilliput, interactive displays in Pequenos Gigantes, and Mini-Museu, featuring 60 works by 21 Brazilian artists. Admission fees begin at R$ 22,50, with a 10% discount available for Santander cardholders. The venue operates Tuesday to Sunday from 9am to 8pm, located at Rua João Brícola, 24, Centro.

Key facts

  • Pequenos Afetos runs 16 October 2026 to 10 January 2027 at Farol Santander São Paulo
  • Denise Mattar curates; MG Produções produces; expography by Tito Ficarelli
  • The show occupies the 22nd floor of the building at Rua João Brícola, 24, Centro, São Paulo
  • Lilliput section presents about 100 items, including pieces from the Coleção Ivani e Jorge Yunes
  • Pequenos Gigantes features three interactive installations using an Ames room and forced perspective
  • Mini-Museu assembles roughly 60 works by 21 Brazilian artists
  • Lenora de Barros's Ping-Poems appear on a 4-centimeter ping-pong ball; Paulo Pasta's Pinturas de bolso measure 10 by 15 centimeters
  • Tickets start at R$ 22,50, with 10 percent off for Santander cardholders; open Tuesday to Sunday, 9am to 8pm

Entities

Artists

Institutions

  • Farol Santander São Paulo
  • MG Produções
  • Coleção Ivani e Jorge Yunes
  • Coleção Fausto Godoy
  • Coleção Brinquedo Vivo
  • Santander
  • ArteRef

Locations

  • São Paulo
  • Brazil
  • Ghana
  • Japan
  • China

Sources

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