MAC USP to Elect New Leadership on June 9 Amid Pandemic Challenges

On June 9, the University of São Paulo (USP) will hold elections for a new director of its Museum of Contemporary Art (MAC USP), succeeding Carlos Roberto Ferreira Brandão and Ana Gonçalves Magalhães. The candidates include a slate led by Magalhães with Marta Vieira Bogéa as her deputy, and another headed by Martin Grossmann with Maurício Pietrocola Pinto de Oliveira. The voting body consists of members from the museum's council and five university departments. Established in 1963, MAC USP boasts a collection of 10,000 artworks, featuring pieces from renowned artists like Picasso and Matisse. The museum is currently grappling with funding issues and operational challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to a focus on digital outreach and engagement strategies.