Instituto Abelardo da Hora launches free online course platform

The Instituto Abelardo da Hora has launched a free online course platform that transforms the legacy of Abelardo da Hora, a leading Brazilian expressionist sculptor, into an educational experience. The inaugural course, titled "Abelardo da Hora – Legado: Artes, Políticas e Cidades," consists of eight modules of approximately 50 minutes each, combining video lessons, keynote content, and quizzes. It is taught by researcher Antônio Alves Sobrinho, PhD in Art History from the Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, and covers topics such as public art, urbanism, artistic professionalization, and social imagery, contextualizing da Hora's work within cultural and political movements including the Sociedade de Arte Moderna do Recife and the Movimento de Cultura Popular. Registration opens on May 14, 2026, via the institute's website. The project is funded by a parliamentary amendment and aims to democratize access to art education. The platform includes accessibility features like audio description and offers certificates upon completion. Executive direction is by Clara da Hora, with general coordination by Maria Aureliano. The initiative plans to continuously add new content, including texts, images, and historical documents.