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Franciscan Friar Sidival Fila Launches Philanthropic Foundation

institutional · 2026-04-27

Sidival Fila, a Brazilian Franciscan friar and artist born in Paranà in 1962, has established the Fondazione Filantropica Sidival Fila O.N.L.U.S. to aid disadvantaged children through the sale of his artwork. Residing at the Convento dei Frati Francescani di San Bonaventura al Palatino in Rome, Fila has garnered global recognition, showcasing his art at prominent fairs and partnering with gallerists such as Jerome Poggi. His creations can be found in venues like MACRO, Galleria Ulisse, Palazzo Merulana, and Madre, along with collections in France, Monaco, Switzerland, Brazil, New York, and the Vatican Museums. The foundation's mission focuses on child care, adoption, education, and the rehabilitation of abandoned children, reflecting Fila's commitment to helping those in need.

Key facts

  • Sidival Fila is a Brazilian Franciscan friar and self-taught artist born in Paranà in 1962.
  • He moved to Italy in the 1980s and lives at the Convento dei Frati Francescani di San Bonaventura al Palatino in Rome.
  • Fila has established the Fondazione Filantropica Sidival Fila O.N.L.U.S. to support children in need.
  • His work has been exhibited at MACRO, Galleria Ulisse, Palazzo Merulana in Rome, and Madre in Naples.
  • His pieces are in the Vatican Museums' contemporary art collection and the Puglisi Cosentino collection in Catania.
  • Fila works with gallerist Jerome Poggi and shows at major international art fairs.
  • His art uses discarded materials like linen, cotton, hemp, and silk, referencing Arte Povera and Spatialism.
  • The foundation aims to manage and promote Fila's artistic legacy while funding charitable projects.

Entities

Artists

  • Sidival Fila

Institutions

  • Fondazione Filantropica Sidival Fila O.N.L.U.S.
  • MACRO
  • Galleria Ulisse
  • Palazzo Merulana
  • Madre
  • Musei Vaticani
  • Collezione Puglisi Cosentino
  • Convento dei Frati Francescani di San Bonaventura al Palatino
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Paranà
  • Brazil
  • Italy
  • Rome
  • Naples
  • Catania
  • France
  • Monaco
  • Switzerland
  • New York

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