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MAR Receives Funding and Hosts Exhibitions During ArtRio 2022 Week in Rio de Janeiro

festival-fair · 2026-04-23

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

Sources