Eduardo Saron Receives Cultural Highlight Award from São Paulo Government
On Monday, the 26th, Eduardo Saron, the head of Itaú Cultural, will receive the Cultural Highlight of the Year award from the São Paulo State Secretariat of Culture, along with a R$100,000 prize presented by Secretary José Luiz Penna. Saron holds a Master's in Administration and a postgraduate degree in Cultural Tourism, boasting significant experience in cultural management. He has voiced concerns regarding the frequent changes—20 ministers in 32 years—at the Ministry of Culture, which he believes obstruct effective public policy. Saron underscored the importance of cultural investment and the role of Itaú Cultural in making culture accessible, while also discussing the challenges to freedom of expression and the responsibilities of museums in societal discussions about child protection.
Key facts
- Eduardo Saron, director of Itaú Cultural, will receive the Cultural Highlight of the Year award on 26.
- The award includes a prize of R$100,000 from the São Paulo State Secretariat of Culture.
- Saron has served on the boards of MASP, SP Companhia de Dança, and the National Council of Cultural Policies.
- The Ministry of Culture has had 20 ministers in 32 years, with an average tenure of 1.6 years.
- The São Paulo Secretariat of Culture receives 0.27% of the state budget, approximately R$500 million.
- Saron argues that prioritizing cultural investment could reduce spending on security and health in the medium term.
- Saron completed 15 years as director of Itaú Cultural in 2017.
- He co-founded the Brazilian Forum for Cultural Rights, a coalition of over 150 institutions.
Entities
Institutions
- Itaú Cultural
- Secretaria de Cultura do Estado de São Paulo
- MASP
- SP Companhia de Dança
- Conselho Nacional de Políticas Culturais
- Ministério da Cultura (MinC)
- Fórum Brasileiro Pelos Direitos Culturais
Locations
- São Paulo
- Brazil