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Collective Exhibition 'Demonstra: pela poética def' Showcases Disability-Led Art at Centro Cultural Fiesp

exhibition · 2026-04-19

On December 9, the Centro Cultural Fiesp in São Paulo unveiled the exhibition 'Demonstra: pela poética def,' which will be on display until May 3. Curated by Daniel Moraes alongside Júlia Ayerbe and Maira Freitas, the exhibition showcases the works of artists with disabilities, including Lua Cavalcante, Nara Rosetto, Guto Oca, Daniel Moraes, Jeff Barbato, and João Paulo Racy. Emphasizing aesthetic accessibility, the diverse media presented challenge conventional representation norms. Débora Viana from Sesi-SP underscored the institution's dedication to using art as a means of transformation, offering free entry. The exhibition is organized into three themes—Derritorio, Monstra, and Manifestu—and coincides with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3) and Avenida Paulista's anniversary (December 8).

Key facts

  • Exhibition runs from December 9 to May 3
  • Features six artists with disabilities
  • Curated by Daniel Moraes with Júlia Ayerbe and Maira Freitas
  • Organized around three curatorial axes: Derritorio, Monstra, Manifestu
  • Demonstra platform founded in 2021
  • Free admission at Centro Cultural Fiesp
  • Timed with International Day of Persons with Disabilities
  • Includes diverse media: drawing, photography, installation, video performance, publications

Entities

Artists

  • Lua Cavalcante
  • Nara Rosetto
  • Guto Oca
  • Daniel Moraes
  • Jeff Barbato
  • João Paulo Racy
  • Júlia Ayerbe
  • Maira Freitas
  • Débora Viana

Institutions

  • Centro Cultural Fiesp
  • Sesi-SP
  • Demonstra

Locations

  • São Paulo
  • Brazil
  • Portugal
  • Avenida Paulista

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