Zanele Muholi's 'Beleza Valente' Opens at MAR Rio
On 12 June 2026, the Rio Art Museum (MAR) will unveil Zanele Muholi's significant exhibition 'Beleza Valente,' following its successful run at IMS Paulista. Curators Daniele Queiroz, Thyago Nogueira, and Ana Paula Vitorio have assembled more than 100 pieces that reflect Muholi's artistic journey, intertwining art with activism to portray Black LGBTQIAPN+ communities both in South Africa and worldwide. The launch event will feature a seminar focused on LGBTQI+ representation in visual arts and a performance by the artist Azula. This exhibition, presented in collaboration with Instituto Moreira Salles, will be available for viewing until 29 November 2026.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Beleza Valente' opens at MAR Rio on 12 June 2026
- Over 100 works by Zanele Muholi are on display
- Curated by Daniele Queiroz, Thyago Nogueira, and Ana Paula Vitorio
- Exhibition runs until 29 November 2026
- Opening programme includes a seminar on LGBTQI+ culture and a performance by Azula
- Exhibition is in partnership with Instituto Moreira Salles
- Muholi is a South African visual activist documenting Black LGBTQIAPN+ communities
- Previous presentation was at IMS Paulista
Entities
Artists
- Zanele Muholi
- Azula
Institutions
- Rio Art Museum (MAR)
- IMS Paulista
- Instituto Moreira Salles
Locations
- Rio de Janeiro
- Brazil
- South Africa