Brazilian galleries participate in Art Basel's online edition during pandemic
Five Brazilian galleries participated in the online version of Art Basel in 2021, as the art market adapted to pandemic conditions. The hybrid format was also adopted by Frieze New York that same year, blending physical and digital elements. In Buenos Aires, an exhibition created dialogue between artists Leda Catunda and Alejandra Seeber. A collaborative project brought together galleries and cultural spaces on a virtual platform, addressing challenges and alternatives in virtual fairs. The art world continued operating through internet channels during the coronavirus period in Brazil. Recommendations for art highlights were provided for the end of vacation period in Rio de Janeiro during ArtRio week.
Key facts
- Five Brazilian galleries participated in Art Basel's online edition
- Frieze New York adopted a hybrid format in 2021
- An exhibition in Buenos Aires featured Leda Catunda and Alejandra Seeber
- A collaborative project created a virtual platform for galleries and cultural spaces
- The art market showed positive performance during the pandemic
- Virtual fairs presented challenges and alternatives for galleries
- Art recommendations were provided for Rio de Janeiro during ArtRio week
- The art world continued operating through internet channels during coronavirus
Entities
Artists
- Leda Catunda
- Alejandra Seeber
Institutions
- Frieze New York
- Art Basel
- ArtRio
Locations
- Rio de Janeiro
- Brazil
- Buenos Aires
- Argentina
- New York
- United States