34th São Paulo Bienal Launches with Expanded Temporal and Spatial Approach
The 34th São Paulo Bienal, named 'Faz escuro mas eu canto,' commenced on February 8, featuring an exhibition by Ximena Garrido-Lecca alongside a performance by Neo Muyanga, which drew nearly 1,800 attendees. Curators Jacopo Crivelli Visconti and Paulo Miyada, supported by team members Carla Zaccagnini, Francesco Stocchi, and Ruth Estévez, emphasize a dialogue-driven 'essay' approach that highlights decentralization and collaboration with 25 cultural institutions. Important themes include openness to historical artworks, gender equity, and the encouragement of varied poetics. The title is inspired by a poem from Thiago de Mello (1963-1964). The year will also showcase three exhibitions featuring Garrido-Lecca, Clara Ianni, and Deana Lawson, along with performances such as Leon Ferrari's 'Palabras Ajenas.'
Key facts
- The 34th São Paulo Bienal is titled 'Faz escuro mas eu canto.'
- It launched on February 8 with an exhibition by Ximena Garrido-Lecca.
- A performance by Neo Muyanga opened the event for nearly 1,800 attendees.
- Curators are Jacopo Crivelli Visconti and Paulo Miyada.
- The curatorial team includes Carla Zaccagnini, Francesco Stocchi, and Ruth Estévez.
- The biennial partners with 25 cultural institutions across São Paulo.
- The title references a poem by Thiago de Mello written between 1963 and 1964.
- The methodology involves three solo exhibitions throughout the year before a collective show.
Entities
Artists
- Ximena Garrido-Lecca
- Neo Muyanga
- Jacopo Crivelli Visconti
- Paulo Miyada
- Carla Zaccagnini
- Francesco Stocchi
- Ruth Estévez
- Clara Ianni
- Deana Lawson
- Leon Ferrari
- Hélio Oiticica
- Thiago de Mello
- Giorgio Morandi
- Tiradentes
- Carmela Gross
- Daniel de Paula
- Gustavo Caboco
- Carla Zaccagni
- Bianca Turner
Institutions
- Bienal de São Paulo
- Fundação Bienal de São Paulo
Locations
- São Paulo
- Brazil
- Amazonas
- Chile
- Santiago
- Ouro Preto
- Brasília
- Roraima
- Canuanim