Cauê Alves Assumes Curatorship at MAM-SP with Focus on Collection, Education, and Urban Outreach
Cauê Alves has been named the new chief curator of the Museu de Arte Moderna de São Paulo (MAM-SP), taking over from Felipe Chaimovich. He assumes this position amid the Covid-19 pandemic, intending to concentrate on the museum's extensive collection of nearly 5,700 pieces, mainly featuring Brazilian contemporary art. Currently, a nine-month inventory project is in progress. Alves plans to merge the curatorial and educational sectors, possibly incorporating artists as educators. A collaboration with agency África will see images of collection pieces, accompanied by QR codes, displayed on urban furniture throughout São Paulo. Alves, who earned a PhD in Philosophy from USP, previously held the chief curator role at MuBE and prioritizes pressing issues related to race, gender, and indigenous perspectives in art, alongside digital strategies and public engagement.
Key facts
- Cauê Alves is the new chief curator of MAM-SP, replacing Felipe Chaimovich.
- He assumes the role during the Covid-19 pandemic with the museum closed.
- A key focus is the museum's collection of nearly 5,700 works, starting with a nine-month inventory.
- He plans to closely integrate the curatorial and educational departments, with artists potentially acting as educators.
- An urban project with agency África will place collection images with QR codes on bus stops and buildings across São Paulo.
- Alves holds a PhD in Philosophy from USP and was previously chief curator at MuBE for four years.
- He stresses working on racial, indigenous, and gender issues with depth, not as market trends, emphasizing 'place of speech'.
- Digital outreach includes a partnership with Google Arts & Culture and rethinking audience engagement.
Entities
Artists
- Cauê Alves
- Felipe Chaimovich
Institutions
- Museu de Arte Moderna de São Paulo (MAM-SP)
- MuBE (Museu Brasileiro de Escultura e Ecologia)
- USP
- PUC-SP
- Clube de Gravura do MAM
- 32º Panorama da Arte Brasileira
- 56ª Bienal de Veneza
- África (agência)
Locations
- São Paulo
- Brazil
- Parque Ibirapuera