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MASP's 'Histórias Brasileiras' Presents 400 Works by 250 Artists Across Eight Thematic Nuclei

exhibition · 2026-04-23

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)

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