MAR Receives Funding and Hosts Exhibitions During ArtRio 2022 Week in Rio de Janeiro
During the week of ArtRio 2022 in Rio de Janeiro, the Museu de Arte do Rio (MAR) was a key destination. The museum secured a transfer of R$ 451,000 to ensure its operations through the end of the year. Concurrently, MAR presented a solo exhibition by artist Jarbas Lopes and the show "Enciclopédia Negra." Another highlight in the city was Maxwell Alexandre's exhibition "Pardo é Papel," described as portraying the epic grandeur of a people in formation. The International Committee for Museums published a letter in defense of MAR. These events were part of broader art highlights in Brazil noted from 2018.
Key facts
- ArtRio 2022 took place in Rio de Janeiro.
- MAR received R$ 451,000 to fund operations until year-end.
- MAR hosted a solo exhibition by Jarbas Lopes.
- MAR presented the exhibition "Enciclopédia Negra."
- Maxwell Alexandre's exhibition "Pardo é Papel" was featured.
- The International Committee for Museums issued a letter defending MAR.
- Brazilian art highlights from 2018 were referenced.
- Events occurred during the week of ArtRio 2022.
Entities
Artists
- Jarbas Lopes
- Maxwell Alexandre
Institutions
- Museu de Arte do Rio (MAR)
- ArtRio
- International Committee for Museums
Locations
- Rio de Janeiro
- Brazil