Arthur Bispo do Rosário's Poetic Universe Explored in São Paulo Exhibition with 200 Works by 50 Artists
Itaú Cultural in São Paulo is currently hosting an exhibition dedicated to the artistic realm of Arthur Bispo do Rosário, featuring around 400 of his creations alongside 200 pieces from 50 other artists. After a divine vision in 1938, Bispo produced a unified collection within psychiatric institutions, which includes panels, embroideries, and assemblages. The exhibition, curated by Ricardo Resende and Diana Kolker, aims to highlight the richness of his experiences without being overly instructive. It draws inspiration from the architecture of Colônia Juliano Moreira and incorporates delicate materials that present conservation difficulties. Bispo's work has been showcased at the São Paulo (2000, 2012) and Venice (1995, 2013) biennials, resonating with modern artists who explore themes of transience and the mind.
Key facts
- Arthur Bispo do Rosário's work is featured in a major exhibition at Itaú Cultural in São Paulo.
- Approximately 400 pieces by Bispo are displayed alongside 200 works by 50 invited artists.
- Bispo was first institutionalized in 1938 and spent decades in psychiatric hospitals.
- His creations include panels, embroideries, garments, objects, and assemblages made compulsively.
- The exhibition is curated by Ricardo Resende and Diana Kolker.
- Expography references Colônia Juliano Moreira's architecture using cubicular cells and perforated walls.
- His fragile materials, like thread from old uniforms, present significant conservation challenges.
- Bispo's work has been shown at the São Paulo Biennial (2000, 2012) and Venice Biennale (1995, 2013).
Entities
Artists
- Arthur Bispo do Rosário
- Ricardo Resende
- Diana Kolker
- Arlindo Oliveira
- Regina Silveira
- Monica Nador
- Maria Leontina
- Almir Mavignier
- Abraham Palatnik
- Nise da Silveira
- Rosana Palazyan
- Jaime Lauriano
- Carmela Gross
- Pedro Moraleida
Institutions
- Itaú Cultural
- Museu Bispo do Rosário (mBRAC)
- Colônia Juliano Moreira
- Atelier Gaia
- Centro Psiquiátrico Pedro 2º
- Museu de Imagens do Inconsciente
- Escola de Artes Visuais do Parque Lage
Locations
- São Paulo
- Brazil
- Japaratuba
- Sergipe