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Bienal do Mercosul Opens Artist Call for First Time, Japan House Marks Anniversary

festival-fair · 2026-04-23

The Bienal do Mercosul has launched an open call for artists, a historic first in its history, focusing on themes of trauma, dreams, and escape. This initiative marks a significant shift in the biennial's approach to artist selection. Concurrently, Japan House, a center for Japanese culture located on Paulista Avenue, celebrates its one-year anniversary. The center has been promoting cultural exchange since its opening. Additionally, a 2010 event featured Laurie Anderson, known for her transgressive banquet performance, highlighting her boundary-pushing artistic practice. These developments reflect ongoing cultural activities in Brazil, with the Bienal do Mercosul and Japan House serving as key platforms for artistic and cultural engagement.

Key facts

  • Bienal do Mercosul has an open call for artists for the first time
  • Themes include trauma, dream, and escape
  • Japan House completes one year on Paulista Avenue
  • Laurie Anderson performed a transgressive banquet in 2010
  • Bienal do Mercosul is a biennial event
  • Japan House is a center for Japanese culture
  • The open call is a historic initiative
  • Events are based in Brazil

Entities

Artists

  • Laurie Anderson

Institutions

  • Bienal do Mercosul
  • Japan House

Locations

  • Paulista
  • Brazil

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