19th National Museum Week in Brazil Explores Future of Institutions with 660 Museums and 1700+ Virtual Activities
From May 17 to 23, Brazil will host the 19th National Museum Week (SNM), coordinated by Icom and Ibram. The theme for this year is 'The future of museums: recover and reimagine,' showcasing a virtual program that involves 660 museums and features more than 1,700 activities such as workshops, exhibitions, lectures, and discussions. In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, this edition prompts institutions to reconsider their connections with the community. Notable events include a live debate at the Dragão do Mar Center in Fortaleza on May 19, online mediations by MAMAM in Recife from May 19-21, and the launch of MUNCAB's new website in Salvador on May 17. Other participating institutions include Museu da Cidade de Manaus, MAM São Paulo, Pinacoteca de São Paulo, and Museu Afro-Brasil, all enhancing cultural engagement through digital means.
Key facts
- The 19th National Museum Week occurs from May 17 to 23, 2024.
- 660 museums across all Brazilian states are participating.
- Over 1700 virtual activities include lectures, exhibitions, and workshops.
- The theme is 'The future of museums: recover and reimagine.'
- The event is promoted by Icom and Ibram and has been held annually since 2003.
- Institutions like MAMAM Recife are hosting online mediations on specific artworks.
- MUNCAB Salvador launched a new website with its expository collection online.
- The program responds to over a year of pandemic-driven virtual adaptation.
Entities
Artists
- Izidório Cavalcanti
- Mirella Andreoti
- Marianne Perretti
- Leonardo Novellino
- Marina Toledo
- Carmem Nóvoa
- Arminda Mendonça
- Bepi Sirino
- Edivan Viriato
- Vanessa Benedito
- João Paulo Barreto
- Ludimar Kokama
- Elidayana Alexandrino
- Antonio Dias
- Zita Rosane Possamai
- Ana Celina Silva
- Karine da Costa Lima
- Jack Holmer
- Ana Lesnovski
- Martha Poppe
Institutions
- International Council of Museums (Icom)
- Brazilian Institute of Museums (Ibram)
- Dragão do Mar Center of Art and Culture
- Museu da Cultura Cearense
- MAC Dragão
- MAMAM – Museu de Arte Moderna Aloísio Magalhães
- MUNCAB – Museu Nacional da Cultura Afro-Brasileira
- Museu da Cidade de Manaus
- Museu da Língua Portuguesa São Paulo
- Coleção Amazoniana de Arte da Universidade Federal do Pará
- MAM São Paulo
- Museu Afro-Brasil
- Museu de Arte da Pampulha
- SESI Museu de Artes e Ofícios
- Pinacoteca de São Paulo
- Memorial da Resistência
- Centro Histórico Cultural Santa Casa
- MAC Paraná
- Museu de Arte Leopoldo Gotuzzo
- Museu Correios
- Museu de Arte Sacra do Mato Grosso
- Coordenação dos Povos Indígenas de Manaus e Entorno – COPIME
Locations
- Brazil
- Fortaleza
- Ceará
- Recife
- Pernambuco
- Salvador
- Bahia
- Manaus
- Amazonas
- São Paulo
- Belo Horizonte
- Minas Gerais
- Porto Alegre
- Rio Grande do Sul
- Curitiba
- Paraná
- Pelotas
- Brasília
- Distrito Federal
- Cáceres
- Mato Grosso