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Lina Bo Bardi's MAM São Paulo Design Featured in Exhibition, Wins Golden Lion in Venice

exhibition · 2026-04-19

Lina Bo Bardi has been awarded the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale. An exhibition showcases her original design for the São Paulo Museum of Modern Art (MAM São Paulo). The Glass House (Casa de Vidro) hosts 'The Square,' an artistic project. At Casa Zalszupin, 'Brazilian Modernist Utopias' is curated by Iatã Cannabrava. Carmela Gross explores themes between revolution and revolt. 'The Parable of Progress' uses anniversaries to examine race and gender issues. 'Infinite Span' offers a unique perspective on Brazilian architectural history. Leonor Antunes engages with modernist experimentalism. The Museum of Art of São Paulo (MASP) marks 50 years on Avenida Paulista. Luiz Galina, director, emphasizes organizational consistency, stating, 'Our root does not change; our organizational DNA does not change.'

Key facts

  • Lina Bo Bardi received the Golden Lion in Venice.
  • An exhibition features Lina Bo Bardi's design for MAM São Paulo.
  • Casa de Vidro is hosting the artistic project 'The Square'.
  • Casa Zalszupin presents 'Brazilian Modernist Utopias' curated by Iatã Cannabrava.
  • Carmela Gross's work addresses revolution and revolt.
  • 'The Parable of Progress' reflects on race and gender through anniversaries.
  • 'Infinite Span' provides a singular take on Brazilian architecture history.
  • MASP celebrates 50 years on Avenida Paulista.

Entities

Artists

  • Lina Bo Bardi
  • Carmela Gross
  • Iatã Cannabrava
  • Leonor Antunes

Institutions

  • São Paulo Museum of Modern Art (MAM São Paulo)
  • Casa de Vidro
  • Casa Zalszupin
  • Museum of Art of São Paulo (MASP)
  • Venice Biennale

Locations

  • São Paulo
  • Brazil
  • Venice
  • Italy
  • Avenida Paulista

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