MASP's 'Histórias Brasileiras' Presents 400 Works by 250 Artists Across Eight Thematic Nuclei
The Museu de Arte de São Paulo (Masp) is showcasing 'Histórias Brasileiras,' a group exhibition that includes nearly 400 pieces from 250 artists, curated by Adriano Pedrosa, Lilia Moritz Schwarcz, and a team of nine others. Located on the first floor and second basement, the exhibition is divided into eight thematic sections, such as Bandeiras e Mapas and Retratos. It seeks to inspire contemplation on colonization and continues Masp's tradition of narrative-focused exhibitions that began with 'Histórias da Infância' in 2016. Among the highlighted artworks are Bruno Battistelli's 'Bandeira Afro-Brasileira' (2022) and Beth Moysés's '5664 Mulheres' (2014). The exhibition is open until October 30, 2022, with tickets priced at R$50 (full) and R$25 (half-price), free on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Histórias Brasileiras' at Masp features nearly 400 works by 250 artists.
- Curated by Adriano Pedrosa and Lilia Moritz Schwarcz with nine additional curators.
- Structured into eight thematic nuclei including Bandeiras e Mapas and Retratos.
- Includes Bruno Battistelli's 'Bandeira Afro-Brasileira' (2022) and Beth Moysés's '5664 Mulheres' (2014).
- Show runs until October 30, 2022, at Masp in São Paulo.
- Admission is R$50 (full) and R$25 (half-price), with free entry on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- The Retomadas nucleus was temporarily canceled in protest over photo exclusions.
- Exhibition is part of a Masp series that began with 'Histórias da Infância' in 2016.
Entities
Artists
- Adriano Pedrosa
- Lilia Moritz Schwarcz
- Bruno Battistelli
- Beth Moysés
- Tomás Toledo
- Fernando Oliva
- Glaucea Britto
- Panmela Castro
- No Martins
- Isabella Rjeille
- Hank Willis Thomas
- Langston Hughes
- Guilherme Giufrida
- Frans Post
- Denilson Baniwa
- André Mesquita
- Descartes Gadelha
- Rubens Gerchman
- Clarissa Diniz
- Sandra Benites
- João Zinclar
- André Vilaron
- Edgar Kanaykõ Xakriabá
- Yhuri Cruz
- Amanda Carneiro
- Madame Satã
- João Francisco dos Santos
Institutions
- Museu de Arte de São Paulo (Masp)
Locations
- São Paulo
- Brazil
- Avenida Paulista, 1578 – Bela Vista, São Paulo (SP)