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MAM Rio reabre com entrada gratuita e nova programação

institutional · 2026-05-01

The Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro (MAM Rio) is set to reopen on September 12 following a five-month closure due to the pandemic. Entry will be free, albeit with a suggested donation to foster inclusivity, as explained by executive director Fabio Szwarcwald. Artistic directors Keyna Eleison and Pablo Lafuente, appointed in August, aim to strengthen community ties. The reopening will feature the collective exhibition "Campos Interpostos," showcasing approximately 70 works by over 50 artists, including notable figures like Willys de Castro and Alfredo Volpi. Scheduled visits and evening programs will adhere to health protocols, operating Thursday to Sunday.

Key facts

  • MAM Rio reabre em 12 de setembro após 5 meses fechado pela pandemia.
  • Entrada gratuita com contribuição sugerida.
  • Novos diretores artísticos: Keyna Eleison e Pablo Lafuente.
  • Mostra 'Campos Interpostos' com 70 obras de 50+ artistas.
  • Curadoria de Fernando Cocchiarale e Fernanda Lopes.
  • Exposições anteriores de Wanda Pimentel e Irmãos Campana retomadas.
  • Programação noturna com obra de Thiago Rocha Pitta.
  • Protocolos sanitários: máscara, temperatura, distanciamento.

Entities

Artists

  • Keyna Eleison
  • Pablo Lafuente
  • Fernando Cocchiarale
  • Fernanda Lopes
  • Willys de Castro
  • Alfredo Volpi
  • Nuno Ramos
  • Djanira
  • Wanda Pimentel
  • Irmãos Campana
  • Thiago Rocha Pitta
  • Carmela Gross

Institutions

  • Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro (MAM Rio)
  • Petrobras

Locations

  • Rio de Janeiro
  • Brasil

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