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Museu Oscar Niemeyer hosts multiple exhibitions and events including Ai Weiwei shows and controversial wedding

exhibition · 2026-04-19

The Museu Oscar Niemeyer in Curitiba, Brazil, is currently hosting two exhibitions by Chinese artist Ai Weiwei. Additionally, the museum has generated controversy by allowing a wedding celebration to take place on its premises. In Vila Velha, the museum's "MON sem Paredes" initiative presents an innovative exhibition exploring glass as a fundamental material. The museum also features a solo exhibition by artist Zerbini that evokes nostalgic silence. Meanwhile, the 67th edition of Salão Paranaense has opened its registration period for artists. These diverse activities demonstrate the museum's multifaceted programming approach that spans traditional exhibitions, experimental initiatives, and unconventional events that sometimes spark public debate.

Key facts

  • Museu Oscar Niemeyer is hosting two exhibitions by Ai Weiwei
  • The museum allowed a wedding celebration that generated controversy
  • "MON sem Paredes" presents an exhibition in Vila Velha focusing on glass
  • Zerbini has a solo exhibition at the museum exploring silence and nostalgia
  • Salão Paranaense is accepting registrations for its 67th edition
  • All events are occurring in Brazil
  • The museum is located in Curitiba
  • Vila Velha is hosting one of the museum's initiatives

Entities

Artists

  • Ai Weiwei
  • Zerbini

Institutions

  • Museu Oscar Niemeyer
  • Salão Paranaense

Locations

  • Curitiba
  • Brazil
  • Vila Velha

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