Issue #69 of arte!brasileiros features Ndikung on São Paulo Biennial, Kentridge, Lucas retrospective, and Meireles.

Bonaventure Soh Bejeng Ndikung, the curator of the 36th São Paulo Biennial and head of Berlin's Haus der Kulturen der Welt since 2023, discusses the importance of artists in challenging norms during an interview. South African artist William Kentridge presents his series Self-Portrait as a Coffee Pot on MUBI, celebrating artistic freedom. A retrospective of Renata Lucas at Estação Pinacoteca, covering two decades, showcases her innovative approach to space and negotiation. Following the million-dollar auction of Maurizio Cattelan's Comedian at Sotheby's, Cildo Meireles reflects on his artistic journey. In Ceará, photographer Tiago Santana leads Instituto Mirante, collaborating with various cultural institutions to enhance art accessibility. Architect Luciana Casagrande Pereira exemplifies women's growing influence in public roles, while Benítez gains acclaim for integrating clay into architecture. The issue features an editorial by Patricia Rousseaux and contributions from Maria Hirszman, Maykson Cardoso, Fabio Cypriano, Eduardo Simões, Marcos Grinspum Ferraz, and Leonor Amarante.