ABCA 2026 Prize Nominees Announced Across 18 Categories
The Associação Brasileira de Críticos de Arte (ABCA) has revealed the nominees for the 2026 prize across 18 categories. Notable nominations for the Mário Pedrosa Prize include artists Jota Mombaça, Gê Viana, and Éder Oliveira. The Best Exhibition category features shows at Instituto Tomie Ohtake, Luiz Braga's 'Arquipélago Imaginário', and Maria Bonomi at Paço Imperial. Critics Sônia Salzstein, Moacir dos Anjos, and Cristiana Tejo are also recognized. Results will be disclosed on May 22, 2026, with the award ceremony scheduled for August 27, 2026, at Teatro Antunes Filho in São Paulo. The trophy will be crafted by Mônica Ventura.
Key facts
- ABCA announced shortlists for the 2026 prize across 18 categories.
- Artists Jota Mombaça, Gê Viana, and Éder Oliveira are nominated for the Mário Pedrosa Prize.
- Best Exhibition nominees include shows at Instituto Tomie Ohtake, Luiz Braga's 'Arquipélago Imaginário', and Maria Bonomi at Paço Imperial.
- Research initiatives recognized: Acervo Artístico da Biblioteca Mário de Andrade, UFPA Amazonian collection, Fundação Museu do Homem Americano.
- Critics Sônia Salzstein, Moacir dos Anjos, and Cristiana Tejo are among nominees.
- Final vote results will be announced on May 22, 2026.
- Award ceremony on August 27, 2026 at Teatro Antunes Filho, SESC Vila Mariana, São Paulo.
- ABCA was founded in 1949 by Mário Pedrosa, Sérgio Milliet, and Antonio Bento; currently has 181 members.
- The 2026 trophy will be designed by artist Mônica Ventura.
Entities
Artists
- Jota Mombaça
- Gê Viana
- Éder Oliveira
- Luiz Braga
- Maria Bonomi
- Ana Roman
- Paulo Miyada
- Sônia Salzstein
- Moacir dos Anjos
- Cristiana Tejo
- Mônica Ventura
- Mário Pedrosa
- Sérgio Milliet
- Antonio Bento
- Édouard Glissant
Institutions
- Associação Brasileira de Críticos de Arte (ABCA)
- Instituto Tomie Ohtake
- Paço Imperial
- Biblioteca Mário de Andrade
- Universidade Federal do Pará (UFPA)
- Fundação Museu do Homem Americano
- SESC Vila Mariana
- Teatro Antunes Filho
- Bienal do Sertão
- Centro Cultural do Cariri
- Plataforma Imaginários
Locations
- São Paulo
- Brazil
Sources
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