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Julia Stoschek Collection Films Featured in São Paulo Exhibition 'O Tempo Mata'

exhibition · 2026-04-23

There's this exhibition called 'O Tempo Mata (Time Kills)' happening at Sesc Avenida Paulista until June 16. It features audiovisual pieces from 17 artists from around the world, all curated by Rodrigo Moura. Some notable names in the mix are Douglas Gordon, Arthur Jafa, Rachel Rose, and Hito Steyerl. The exhibition tackles themes like race, visual culture, gender identity, and how images are perceived. It's in partnership with the Julia Stoschek Collection from Germany, which has an impressive 850 works by 255 artists. There are also talks scheduled with Tiago Mesquita, Fernanda Brenner, Patricia Mourão, and Luiz Roque. Plus, the art can be seen on the sixth floor and the building’s facade. By the way, Moura just became the chief curator at El Museo del Barrio in New York.

Key facts

  • Exhibition 'O Tempo Mata (Time Kills)' runs until June 16, 2026.
  • Features 17 artists from various nationalities.
  • Curated by Rodrigo Moura, new chief curator of El Museo del Barrio.
  • Partnership with Germany's Julia Stoschek Collection.
  • Includes works by Douglas Gordon, Arthur Jafa, Rachel Rose, Hito Steyerl.
  • Themes address race, visual culture, gender identity, and image circulation.
  • Additional commentary program with Tiago Mesquita, Fernanda Brenner, Patricia Mourão, Luiz Roque.
  • Occupies the 5th floor, 6th floor, and facade of Sesc Avenida Paulista.

Entities

Artists

  • Douglas Gordon
  • Arthur Jafa
  • Rachel Rose
  • Hito Steyerl
  • Chris Burden
  • Monica Bonvicini
  • Ulay
  • Jack Smith
  • Tiago Mesquita
  • Fernanda Brenner
  • Patricia Mourão
  • Luiz Roque
  • Rodrigo Moura

Institutions

  • Sesc Avenida Paulista
  • Julia Stoschek Collection
  • El Museo del Barrio

Locations

  • São Paulo
  • Brazil
  • Germany

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