34th São Paulo Biennial Expands Citywide Network for 2020 Edition
On April 2, it was revealed that the 34th São Paulo Biennial, under the curation of Jacopo Crivelli Visconti, will initiate a network of partner institutions throughout the city in September 2020. This initiative is designed to encourage dialogue and address societal polarization through a poetic lens. Starting in March, preview exhibitions will take place at the Pavilhão, featuring participation from over twenty institutions in São Paulo, such as MASP, MAM São Paulo, and Sesc São Paulo. The biennial aims for intimacy and accessibility, opting for understandable exhibitions rather than large interactive art. The curatorial team comprises Paulo Miyada, Carla Zaccagnini, Francesco Stocchi, and Ruth Estévez, with support from José Olympio Pereira and local cultural secretaries, showcasing works in both traditional and contemporary media.
Key facts
- The 34th São Paulo Biennial opens in September 2020.
- Curator Jacopo Crivelli Visconti leads the edition.
- A network of over 20 São Paulo institutions will host simultaneous exhibitions.
- Preview shows begin in March 2020 at the Pavilhão.
- The project was announced on April 2.
- The curatorial team includes Paulo Miyada, Carla Zaccagnini, Francesco Stocchi, and Ruth Estévez.
- José Olympio Pereira is the new president of the Fundação Bienal de São Paulo.
- The biennial aims to address polarization through artistic dialogue.
Entities
Artists
- Jacopo Crivelli Visconti
- Paulo Miyada
- Carla Zaccagnini
- Francesco Stocchi
- Ruth Estévez
- José Olympio Pereira
- Noa Eshkol
- Giorgio Morandi
- Jota Mombaça
- Marinella Senatore
- Antonio Dias
- Trajal Harrell
- Carolina Maria de Jesus
- Alex Katz
- Lygia Pape
- Yuko Mohri
- Frida Orupabo
- Juraci Dórea
- Adrián Balseca
- Regina Silveira
- Jaider Esbell
- Lasar Segall
- Joan Jonas
- Beatriz Santiago Muñoz
- Alfredo Jaar
- Eleonora Fabião
- Abel Rodriguez
- Benjamin Seroussi
- Marília Loureiro
- Alberto Salvadori
- Gianfranco Maraniello
- Hélio Menezes
- Raquel Barreto
- Robert Storr
- Luis Camillo Osorio
- Daniela Thomas
- Felipe Tassara
- Natasha Barzaghi Geenen
- Cauê Alves
- Gabriela Rios
- Ana Magalhães
- Helouise Costa
- Adriano Pedrosa
- Julia Bryan-Wilson
- Olivia Ardui
- Giancarlo Hannud
- Berta Sichel
- Fernanda Brenner
- Moacir dos Anjos
- José Roca
Institutions
- 34ª Bienal de São Paulo
- Fundação Bienal de São Paulo
- Associação Cultural Videobrasil
- Casa do Povo
- Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil
- Centro Cultural São Paulo
- Centros Culturais da Cidade de São Paulo
- Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado (FAAP)
- Instituto Bardi / Casa de Vidro
- Instituto Moreira Salles
- Instituto Tomie Ohtake
- Itaú Cultural
- Japan House São Paulo
- Museu Afro Brasil
- Museu da Cidade de São Paulo
- Museu de Arte Contemporânea da Universidade de São Paulo (MAC USP)
- Museu de Arte de São Paulo Assis Chateaubriand (MASP)
- Museu de Arte Moderna de São Paulo (MAM São Paulo)
- Museu Brasileiro da Escultura e Ecologia (MuBE)
- Museu Lasar Segall
- Pinacoteca de São Paulo
- Pivô
- Sesc São Paulo
- Secretaria Municipal de Cultura
- Secretaria de Cultura e Economia Criativa do Estado de São Paulo
- Bienal de São Paulo
- Sesc Pompeia
- Centro de Formação Cultural Cidade Tiradentes
- IAC – Instituto de Arte Contemporânea
- IMS Paulista
- Museu da Cidade de São Paulo: Capela do Morumbi
- Pinacoteca de São Paulo / Estação
- Sesc Carmo
- Sesc Interlagos
- Videobrasil
- Oficina Cultural Oswald de Andrade
- Paço das Artes
- ARTE!Brasileiros
Locations
- São Paulo
- Brazil
- Ibirapuera