Jonathas de Andrade: L'art de ne pas être vorace at Commanderie de Peyrassol
In Provence, the Commanderie de Peyrassol is hosting a solo exhibition by Brazilian artist Jonathas de Andrade (born in Maceió, 1982), curated by Mathilde Marchand, as part of the Brazil-France 2025 cultural season. Titled "L'art de ne pas être vorace," the exhibition will be on display until November 2, 2025, showcasing six significant pieces, including two new works that explore themes of voracity concerning humans, animals, and nature. Among the highlighted pieces are "O Peixe" (2015-2016) and "Nó na garganta" (2022). Andrade represented Brazil at the 2022 Venice Biennale and has upcoming projects, including a show at Jeu de Paume in June and participation in the São Paulo Biennial. Established in 1204, the Commanderie spans 850 hectares and boasts a varied art collection.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'L'art de ne pas être vorace' by Jonathas de Andrade at Commanderie de Peyrassol until November 2, 2025
- Part of Brazil-France 2025 cultural season with over 300 events from April to September
- Curated by Mathilde Marchand, organized in collaboration with Galleria Continua
- De Andrade represented Brazil at the 2022 Venice Biennale
- Exhibition features six works, including two new ones, and key videos 'O Peixe' and 'Nó na garganta'
- New work uses snails eating grass mixed with plastic waste
- 'Fome de Resistência' created with Kayapó women from Pukany village in Pará state
- Upcoming projects include Jeu de Paume Tours, Victoria & Albert Museum, Kunsthalle Münster, Conde Duque Madrid, and São Paulo Biennial
Entities
Artists
- Jonathas de Andrade
- Clarice Lispector
- Jean Rouch
- Daniel Buren
- Jean Dubuffet
- Niki de Saint Phalle
- Dan Graham
- Carsten Höller
- Richard Long
- Jean Tinguely
- Antony Gormley
- César
- Arman
- Antoni Tàpies
- Anish Kapoor
- Michelangelo Pistoletto
- Berlinde De Bruyckere
- Bertrand Lavier
- Charles Berthier
- Philippe Austruy
- Mathilde Marchand
- Dario Bragaglia
Institutions
- Commanderie de Peyrassol
- Galleria Continua
- The Power Plant
- The New Museum
- MASP
- CRAC Alsace
- Venice Biennale
- Jeu de Paume
- Victoria & Albert Museum
- Kunsthalle Münster
- Conde Duque Cultural Centre
- São Paulo Biennial
- Fondação Kayapó Menkragnoti
- Artribune
- Château Peyrassol
- Tenuta Casenuove
Locations
- Provence
- France
- Brazil
- Maceió
- Toronto
- Canada
- New York
- United States
- São Paulo
- Altkirch
- Venice
- Italy
- Recife
- Pukany
- Menkragnoti Indigenous Territory
- Pará
- Tours
- London
- United Kingdom
- Münster
- Germany
- Madrid
- Spain
- Chianti