João Figueiredo Ferraz Advocates for Museum-Private Collection Partnerships in Brazil
João Carlos de Figueiredo Ferraz, a 66-year-old businessman and art enthusiast, promotes stronger connections between museums and private collections, highlighting the importance of public art access. He recently presented nearly 60 pieces from his collection at the Museu Brasileiro da Escultura (MuBE) in the exhibition 'Construções e Geometrias,' curated by Cauê Alves, set against the architectural backdrop designed by Paulo Mendes da Rocha. His collection features works from 382 artists, including 308 from Brazil. Ferraz argues that such collaborations allow museums to prioritize infrastructure over acquisitions. His involvement in visual arts began in the 1980s, leading to the establishment of the Instituto Figueiredo Ferraz in 2011 and his presidency at the Bienal de São Paulo from 2017 to 2018. The exhibition is open until August 18 at MuBE, with no admission fee.
Key facts
- João Carlos de Figueiredo Ferraz is a 66-year-old businessman and art collector advocating for museum-private collection partnerships.
- His collection of about 1000 works by 382 artists (308 Brazilian) is featured in 'Construções e Geometrias' at MuBE, curated by Cauê Alves.
- The exhibition includes works by Adriana Varejão, Amilcar de Castro, Carlos Garaicoa, Carmela Gross, Cildo Meireles, Edgard de Souza, Ernesto Neto, Nelson Leirner, Laura Vinci, Nuno Ramos, and Waltércio Caldas.
- Ferraz founded the Instituto Figueiredo Ferraz in Ribeirão Preto in 2011 and served as president of the Bienal de São Paulo for 2017-2018.
- He received the Prêmio MuBE Colecionismo e Apoio à Arte in June of this year.
- Ferraz argues partnerships allow museums to invest in technical infrastructure rather than solely building collections.
- He expressed concern over Brazil's cultural policy and the state of cultural heritage, referencing the Museu Nacional fire.
- The exhibition runs until August 18 at MuBE in São Paulo with free admission.
Entities
Artists
- João Carlos de Figueiredo Ferraz
- Dulce Figueiredo Ferraz
- Cauê Alves
- Adriana Varejão
- Amilcar de Castro
- Carlos Garaicoa
- Carmela Gross
- Cildo Meireles
- Edgard de Souza
- Ernesto Neto
- Nelson Leirner
- Laura Vinci
- Nuno Ramos
- Waltércio Caldas
- Paulo Mendes da Rocha
- Gabriel Pérez-Barreiro
- Luisa Strina
- Maria Stella Teixeira de Barros
Institutions
- Museu Brasileiro da Escultura (MuBE)
- Instituto Figueiredo Ferraz
- Bienal de São Paulo
- Museu Nacional
- MAM São Paulo
- ARTE!Brasileiros
- Fundação Bienal
- Ministério da Cultura (Minc)
- Secretaria da Cultura (Secultes)
- Fundo de Cultura do Estado do Espirito Santo (Funcultura)
- Política Nacional Aldir Blanc (PNAB)
Locations
- Ribeirão Preto
- São Paulo
- Brazil
- Jardim Europa
- Rio de Janeiro
- Porto Feliz
- Mato Grosso
- Grão-Pará
- Estado de São Paulo