France-Brazil Cultural Season 2025 concludes with exhibitions, photography threats, and institutional shows
The cultural season between France and Brazil in 2025 has wrapped up, with commissioner Anne Louyot emphasizing its focus on multicultural experiences and overlooked histories. An exhibition at São Paulo's Instituto Moreira Salles showcased previously unpublished photographs by Agnès Varda. Emílio Kalil has been named curator for the Brazil-France season. The Pinacoteca do Ceará is currently hosting 'Existências Paralelas,' featuring 484 pieces from 63 artists. At the Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro, collector Gilberto Chateaubriand's collection is on display with 350 works available until February 1, 2026. Antonio Obá's exploration of luck and chance is presented at Mendes Wood DM gallery. Additionally, European institutions are updating protocols for historical photographs in light of climate change, while Tadeu Chiarelli examines 'Apropriações' and 'Arte Brasileira.'
Key facts
- The France-Brazil 2025 cultural season concluded after months of programming.
- Anne Louyot served as commissioner for the France-Brazil 2025 season.
- Instituto Moreira Salles in São Paulo hosted an exhibition with unpublished Agnès Varda photographs.
- Emílio Kalil was appointed curator for the Brazil-France season.
- Pinacoteca do Ceará's 'Existências Paralelas' features 484 works by 63 artists.
- MAM Rio's Gilberto Chateaubriand centenary exhibition runs until February 1, 2026.
- Antonio Obá's show at Mendes Wood DM explores luck and chance in Brazilian culture.
- Climate change threatens photographic collections, prompting protocol revisions.
Entities
Artists
- Agnès Varda
- Antonio Obá
- Gilberto Chateaubriand
Institutions
- Instituto Moreira Salles
- Fundação Iberê Camargo
- Pinacoteca do Ceará
- Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro
- Mendes Wood DM
- arte!brasileiros
Locations
- São Paulo
- Brazil
- France
- Rio de Janeiro
- Ceará