36th São Paulo Biennial Curators Reveal Collaborative Process and Artist Selection

The 36th São Paulo Biennial is set to commence on September 6, showcasing a collaborative initiative led by co-curators Alya Sebti, Anna Roberta Goetz, Keyna Eleison, and Thiago de Paula Souza. They have collectively chosen 120 artists, emphasizing intergenerational and horizontal narratives instead of a broad view of contemporary art. Key themes include self-taught Black working women, memory, and overlooked stories, with over half of the artworks commissioned specifically for this event. The exhibition aims to spotlight underrepresented areas, featuring curators Bonaventure Soh Ndikung from Cameroon and Sebti from Morocco. The layout innovatively redefines traditional spaces, integrating music and dance, while the curators highlight the political dimensions of the exhibition through the artists' lived experiences.