MAM Rio Reopens with New Artistic Directors and Major Sculpture Exhibition

The Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro has reopened after being closed for five months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Keyna Eleison and Pablo Lafuente have been appointed as the museum's new artistic directors. Beatriz Lemos has been named the new adjunct curator. The museum is presenting "Estado Bruto," its largest sculpture exhibition ever mounted. Fabio Szwarcwald discussed new projects and overcoming the museum's financial crisis. The institution aims to "desverticalizar" or de-verticalize its structure. The Bienal das Amazônias seeks to cast new light on symbolic production across various territories. "Composições para tempos insurgentes" explores poetics for different life dynamics. Oficina Brennand is offering new cultural residencies.