Inhotim Founder Bernardo Paz Donates 330-Work Collection, Establishes New Governance
In June, approximately 330 contemporary artworks from Bernardo Paz's collection were permanently donated to Instituto Inhotim. This collection features pieces by renowned artists such as Yayoi Kusama, Anri Sala, Arthur Jafa, and Olafur Eliasson, contributing to the 'O Inhotim de Todos e Para Todos' initiative. A new governance framework was implemented in January 2022, with Lucas Pessôa serving as president, Paula Azevedo as vice-president, and Julieta González as artistic director. The Deliberative Council, led by Paz as president and Eugênio Mattar as vice-president, manages administrative functions. Additionally, curators Julieta González and Deri Andrade launched the 'Segundo Ato do Museu de Arte Negra' at Galeria da Mata, highlighting the Teatro Experimental do Negro, established in 1944, alongside Isaac Julien's video at Galeria da Praça.
Key facts
- Bernardo Paz donated approximately 330 contemporary artworks to Instituto Inhotim in June.
- The donation is permanent and includes all 23 permanent galleries.
- The collection features international and Brazilian artists like Yayoi Kusama, Olafur Eliasson, and Adriana Varejão.
- A new governance was established in January 2022 with Lucas Pessôa as president.
- A new Deliberative Council, led by Bernardo Paz and Eugênio Mattar, is the institution's highest authority.
- The 'Segundo Ato do Museu de Arte Negra' exhibition opened, focusing on the Teatro Experimental do Negro.
- Isaac Julien's video 'Looking for Langston: I Dream a World' is presented at Galeria da Praça.
- Artistic director Julieta González says the donation will lead to more dynamic public programming.
Entities
Artists
- Anri Sala
- Arthur Jafa
- Babette Mangolte
- Chris Burden
- Dan Graham
- David Lamelas
- Do Ho Suh
- Ernesto Neto
- Matthew Barney
- Nelson Leirner
- Rosana Paulino
- Olafur Eliasson
- Yayoi Kusama
- Adriana Varejão
- Carlos Garaicoa
- Cildo Meireles
- Doug Aitken
- Lygia Pape
- Miguel Rio Branco
- Valeska Soares
- Rivane Neuenschwander
- Tunga
- Abdias Nascimento
- Isaac Julien
- Langston Hughes
- Julieta González
- Deri Andrade
- Douglas de Freitas
- Lucas Pessôa
- Paula Azevedo
- Bernardo Paz
- Eugênio Mattar
- Jandaraci Araújo
- Susana Steinbruch
- Guilherme Teixeira
- Allan Schwartzman
- Fernanda Arruda
- Jonathas de Andrade
- Hélio Oiticica
- William Kentridge
- Arjan Martins
- Laura Belém
- Jaime Lauriano
Institutions
- Instituto Inhotim
- IPEAFRO
- Tate Modern
- Masp
- Museo Tamayo
- Museu do Bronx
- Museu de Belas Artes de Caracas
- Museo Jumex
- Getty Institute
- Conselheiras 101
- 99jobs
- Fundación Museo Reina Sofia
- Barbosa Mello Construtora
- arte!brasileiros
- Inhotim Institute
- Museu de Arte Negra (MAN)
- Teatro Experimental do Negro
- Itaminas
- Procuradoria-geral da Fazenda Nacional
- Tribunal de Justiça de Minas Gerais
Locations
- Brasil
- Londres
- Cidade do México
- Nova York
- Caracas
- São Paulo
- Salvador
- Bahia
- Switzerland
- Minas Gerais
- Brazil