Alfredo Jaar to Visit Sesc Quitandinha Exhibition with New Version of 'The Cloud'
Alfredo Jaar is set to attend the "Mais belo é o rio que corre" exhibition on August 19 at the Centro Cultural Sesc Quitandinha in Petrópolis, Brazil. Curated by Marcelo Campos alongside Rodrigo Duarte, the exhibition showcases more than 100 pieces from over 40 artists and will remain open until February 28, 2027. Jaar introduces a unique version of "The Cloud," which explores themes of borders and migration. The exhibition's focus on confluence represents new opportunities while honoring origins. In under two months, it has drawn over 310,000 visitors, including a remarkable 16,000 on its opening day. Born in Santiago, Chile, in 1956, Jaar is a renowned artist and filmmaker with works in prestigious collections. Admission is free, and the exhibition is accessible from Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm.
Key facts
- Alfredo Jaar visits the exhibition at Centro Cultural Sesc Quitandinha on August 19.
- The exhibition 'Mais belo é o rio que corre' runs until February 28, 2027.
- Curated by Marcelo Campos with Rodrigo Duarte, the show includes over 100 works by more than 40 artists.
- Jaar presents a new version of 'The Cloud' (or 'La Nube').
- The exhibition has received over 310,000 visitors in less than two months; opening day set a record of 16,000 visitors.
- Previous versions of 'The Cloud' were installed in Tijuana in 2000 and at EVA International in Ireland.
- Jaar was born in Santiago in 1956 and lives in Lisbon.
- His work has been shown at four Venice Biennales, four São Paulo Biennales, and two Documents in Kassel.
- His art is in collections including MoMA, Guggenheim, Tate, Centre Pompidou, MASP, and Museo Reina Sofía.
- He has received the Hiroshima Art Prize (2018), Hasselblad Award (2020), and in 2025 the Edward MacDowell Medal and 11th Prix Pictet.
Entities
Artists
- Alfredo Jaar
- Marcelo Campos
- Rodrigo Duarte
Institutions
- Centro Cultural Sesc Quitandinha
- Sesc Pompeia
- MoMA
- Guggenheim
- Tate
- Centre Pompidou
- MASP
- Museo Reina Sofía
- Bienal de Veneza
- Bienal de São Paulo
- Documenta de Kassel
- EVA International
- inSITE2000
- Hiroshima Art Prize
- Hasselblad Award
- Edward MacDowell Medal
- Prix Pictet
Locations
- Petrópolis
- Brazil
- São Paulo
- Lisbon
- Portugal
- Tijuana
- Mexico
- United States
- Ireland
- Venice
- Italy
- Kassel
- Germany
- New York
- London
- United Kingdom
- Paris
- France
- Madrid
- Spain
- Santiago
- Chile
Sources
- Dasartes —