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ARTE!Brasileiros Issue #53 Explores Brazilian Art Market Recovery, Afro-Brazilian Art Debates, and Major Exhibitions

publication · 2026-04-23

The Ibirapuera Pavilion hosts the collective exhibition "Vento" as part of the 34th São Paulo Biennial, showcasing the works of 21 artists. In 2020, Brazilian galleries experienced a rebound from the effects of the pandemic. New artistic proposals tackle themes of race, gender, and sexual orientation. Claudinei Roberto da Silva challenges the concept of Afro-Brazilian art, while Sidney Amaral and Rosana Paulino highlight the power of education to drive change. Renato Araújo da Silva asserts that Afro-Brazilian art is synonymous with Brazilian art. The 15th Bienal Naïfs do Brasil offers reflections on Brazilian historical narratives. A new arrangement at Pinacoteca enhances inclusivity. Fabio Cypriano examines "Farsa" and "Kader Attia – Irreparáveis" at Sesc Pompeia. The 10th Mostra 3M de Arte features ten artists' installations. A centennial tribute to León Ferrari commences, focusing on his "Bíblia" series. Ubu releases a new edition of "Pele Negra, Máscaras Brancas," with Patricia Rousseaux penning the editorial for issue #53.

Key facts

  • 34th São Paulo Biennial presents "Vento" exhibition with 21 artists
  • Brazilian galleries show positive 2020 results post-pandemic
  • New proposals bring race, gender, sexual orientation to art circuit
  • Claudinei Roberto da Silva questions Afro-Brazilian art definition
  • Sidney Amaral and Rosana Paulino shared transformative education beliefs
  • 15th Bienal Naïfs do Brasil focuses on peripheral vision narratives
  • Pinacoteca rearranges collection abandoning chronological order
  • 10th Mostra 3M de Arte features installations in Ibirapuera Park

Entities

Artists

  • Sidney Amaral
  • Rosana Paulino
  • Kader Attia
  • León Ferrari
  • Frantz Fanon

Institutions

  • Bienal de São Paulo
  • Bienal Naïfs do Brasil
  • Pinacoteca
  • Sesc Pompeia
  • Mostra 3M de Arte
  • Ubu
  • arte!brasileiros

Locations

  • São Paulo
  • Brazil
  • Ibirapuera Park
  • Argentina

Sources