MAM-Bahia Opens ENCRUZILHADA Exhibition Curated by Ayrson Heráclito and Daniel Rangel
In Salvador, the Museu de Arte Moderna da Bahia (MAM-BA) has unveiled ENCRUZILHADA, an exhibition overseen by curators Ayrson Heráclito and Daniel Rangel. This showcase links the museum's own collection with the Claudio Masella Collection of African Art housed at Solar do Ferrão. Heráclito notes that the exhibition highlights artists from various backgrounds who delve into Afrodiasporic cultures. Rangel points out the exhibition's role in illustrating the African impact on Brazilian art from the modern era to the present. The title pays homage to MAM's historical importance. The Claudio Masella Collection boasts over a thousand artifacts from 15 African nations. MAM-BA's director Pola Ribeiro shared plans for a packed schedule from April to August, featuring collaborations with UFBA and UNIJORGE.
Key facts
- ENCRUZILHADA exhibition opens at Museu de Arte Moderna da Bahia (MAM-BA) in Salvador.
- Curated by artist Ayrson Heráclito and MAM-BA general curator Daniel Rangel.
- Dialogues between MAM-BA's modern/contemporary collection and Claudio Masella Collection of African Art.
- Exhibition title references MAM as a historic crossroads, redesigned by Lina Bo Bardi in the 1950s-60s.
- Claudio Masella Collection contains over 1,000 objects from 15 African countries.
- MAM-BA director Pola Ribeiro announces extensive program from April to August 2026.
- Program includes residencies, concerts, workshops, educational projects, and university partnerships.
- Exhibition explores African presence in Brazilian art from modernism to contemporary.
Entities
Artists
- Ayrson Heráclito
- Daniel Rangel
- Lina Bo Bardi
- Claudio Masella
- Pola Ribeiro
- Paulo Miguez
Institutions
- Museu de Arte Moderna da Bahia (MAM-BA)
- Solar do Unhão
- Solar do Ferrão
- Dimus/IPAC
- Pinacoteca de São Paulo
- UFBA
- UNIJORGE
- Secretaria de Educação
Locations
- Salvador
- Bahia
- Brazil
- Nigeria
- Senegal