Choque Cultural Gallery Celebrates 20 Years as Pioneer of Urban Art in Brazil
For twenty years, Choque Cultural, established by Mariana Martins and Baixo Ribeiro in São Paulo, has championed a variety of artistic expressions beyond conventional frameworks, including tattoo art, performance, hip hop, skate, and punk rock. The gallery prioritizes social engagement and showcases experimental works from emerging talents, with historian Eduardo Saretta overseeing international projects. Notable events include the 2009 residency "Buenos Aires na Choque" and the exhibition "De dentro para fora, de fora para dentro" at MASP. Additionally, Choque Cultural has collaborated with numerous artists and presented exhibitions such as "Calaveras" for Dia dos Muertos, solidifying its role as a crucial venue for contemporary art discussions and connections among diverse artistic fields.
Key facts
- Choque Cultural gallery celebrates 20 years of activity in São Paulo
- Founded by architects and researchers Mariana Martins and Baixo Ribeiro
- Champions expanded art production including tattoo, performance, hip hop, skate, and punk rock
- Historian Eduardo Saretta is a key member, handling international productions
- Organized the 2009 action "Buenos Aires na Choque" with ten artists in residency
- Early influences include artists Alex Flemming, Mauricio Villaça, Carlos Matuck, Arthur Fajardo
- Pioneered urban art in Brazil, influencing generations including Speto, Nunca, Os Gêmeos, Merlin
- Exhibited at Jonathan Levine Gallery in New York, noted by The New York Times
- Presented exhibitions at MASP in 2009 and Fortes Vilaça in 2006
- Produced affordable prints for new collectors starting in 2002
Entities
Artists
- Mariana Martins
- Baixo Ribeiro
- Eduardo Saretta
- TEC
- Alex Flemming
- Mauricio Villaça
- Carlos Matuck
- Arthur Fajardo
- Alex Vallauri
- Hudinilson Júnior
- John Howard
- Walter Silveira
- Speto
- Nunca
- Os Gêmeos
- Merlin
- Diego Karaja
- Carla Camargo
- Emanoel Araújo
- José Olympio
Institutions
- Choque Cultural
- SHN
- FAU/USP
- Jonathan Levine Gallery
- Museu de Arte de São Paulo (MASP)
- Fortes Vilaça
- New York Times
Locations
- São Paulo
- Brazil
- New York
- United States
- Buenos Aires
- Argentina