Frestas Triennial's Third Edition Navigates Pandemic with Educational Focus and Collaborative Practices
The third iteration of Frestas – Triennial of Arts, named 'O rio é uma serpente,' commenced on August 21, 2021, at Sesc Sorocaba following delays due to the pandemic. Curated by Beatriz Lemos, Diane Lima, and Thiago de Paula Souza, the event emphasized educational initiatives and collaborative knowledge. A Study Program included fifteen artists, such as Castiel Vitorino Brasileiro and Denilson Baniwa, who addressed themes of colonial violence in their work. An online training program for teachers took place from October to November 2020. The triennial, which expanded through collaborations like that with Ayllu from Madrid, showcases pieces from 53 artists and will be on display until January 30, 2022, promoting less violent dialogues in contemporary art.
Key facts
- Frestas – Triennial of Arts' third edition, 'O rio é uma serpente,' opened on August 21, 2021, at Sesc Sorocaba.
- Curators Beatriz Lemos, Diane Lima, and Thiago de Paula Souza were invited before the pandemic.
- The triennial's focus shifted decisively towards educational practices due to the Covid-19 crisis.
- A Study Program involved fifteen artists in virtual meetings to develop exhibition projects.
- An online teacher training program ran from October to November 2020 and became an official municipal course.
- The Madrid-based collective Ayllu partnered with the triennial, contributing a fanzine to the exhibition.
- The final exhibition features 53 artists and collectives and runs until January 30, 2022.
- The project is organized by Sesc São Paulo and is based at its Sorocaba unit.
Entities
Artists
- Beatriz Lemos
- Diane Lima
- Thiago de Paula Souza
- Renata Sampaio
- Castiel Vitorino Brasileiro
- Davi de Jesus do Nascimento
- Denilson Baniwa
- Denise Alves-Rodrigues
- Ella Vieira
- Gê Viana
- Iagor Peres
- Jonas Van Holanda
- Juliana dos Santos
- Laís Machado
- Luana Vitra
- Pedro Victor Brandão
- Rebeca Carapiá
- Sallisa Rosa
- Ventura Profana
- Tiago Guimarães
- Pêdra Costa
- Aimée Zito Lema
- Ana Pi
- Maria Fernanda Novo
- Antonio Társis
- Bronwyn Katz
- Carmézia
- ColetivA Ocupação
- Colectivo Ayllu
- Dalton Paula
- Davi Pontes
- Wallace Ferreira
- Diego Araúja
- Elvira Espejo
- Engel Leonardo
- Fernando Palma Rodríguez
- Guerreiro do Divino Amor
- Haseeb Ahmed
- Ivan Henriques
- Jaider Esbell
- Johanna Unzueta
- Jota Mombaça
- Julien Creuzet
- Laura Lima
- Lia García (La Novia Sirena)
- Madalena dos Santos Reinbolt
- Marepe
- Mário Lopes
- Musa Michelle Mattiuzzi
- Negalê Jones
- Noara Quintana
- Nohemí Pérez
- Paulo Nazareth
- Renata Lucas
- Rommulo Conceição
- Sabelo Mlangeni
- Sucata Quântica
- Shirley Villavicencio Pizango
- Tabita Rezaire
- Thiago Martins de Melo
- Vijai Patchineelam
- Zumvi Arquivo Fotográfico
- Fabio Cypriano
- Denise Ferreira da Silva
- Nohemi Perez
- Rommulo Vieira Conceição
- Catherine David
- Camila Fontenele
- Coil Lopes
- Giulia Garcia
Institutions
- Sesc São Paulo
- Sesc Sorocaba
- Colectivo Ayllu
- Ayllu collective
- Frestas – Trienal de Artes
- Bienal de São Paulo
- Bienal do Mercosul
- Oficina Imaginação Política
- Casa do Povo
- documenta
- arte!brasileiros
Locations
- Sorocaba
- Brazil
- São Paulo
- Madrid
- Spain
- Rio Negro
- Amazonas
- Colombia
- Venezuela
- Catatumbo
- Kassel
- Germany
- South Africa
- Bolivia
- Chile
- United States
- France
- Netherlands
- Mexico
- Peru
- Dominican Republic
- Switzerland