Nicholas Grafia's 'Meet Me Halfway' Exhibition Opens at Danielian Galeria in São Paulo
In São Paulo, Danielian Galeria is hosting its inaugural international exchange, showcasing 'Meet Me Halfway,' a collection by Filipino-American-German artist Nicholas Grafia, curated by Dereck Marouço. This exhibition includes eight new paintings that delve into the interplay between reality and fantasy, drawing inspiration from real figures and film stories, such as Pixote. Grafia's artwork interrogates themes of identity, belonging, and place, highlighting the peculiarities of daily life. Marouço emphasizes that Grafia tackles contemporary issues surrounding reality and fantasy across several canvases. Grafia has a notable international presence, with exhibitions at Museum Ludwig and pieces in collections like MUDAM and K21 Museum. The exhibition is open from April 9 to May 16 at Rua Estados Unidos, 2157, São Paulo, with visiting hours from Monday to Friday, 11am-7pm, and Saturday, 11am-3pm.
Key facts
- Danielian Galeria in São Paulo hosts its first international artistic exchange
- Exhibition 'Meet Me Halfway' features Filipino-American-German artist Nicholas Grafia
- Curated by Dereck Marouço
- Includes eight previously unseen canvases created specifically for the show
- Explores tensions between reality and fantasy through scenes and portraits
- References include real characters and cinematic narratives like Pixote
- Exhibition runs from April 9 to May 16, 2026
- Gallery located at Rua Estados Unidos, 2157 – Jardins, São Paulo
Entities
Artists
- Nicholas Grafia
- Dereck Marouço
Institutions
- Danielian Galeria
- Museum Ludwig
- Shedhalle
- Haus der Kulturen der Welt
- Mudam Luxembourg
- CAPC Musée d'Art Contemporain de Bordeaux
- MUDAM – The Contemporary Art Museum of Luxembourg
- Kunsthaus NRW Kornelimünster
- K21 Museum, Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen
- ArteRef
Locations
- São Paulo
- Brazil
- Luxembourg
- Bordeaux
- France
- Kornelimünster
- Germany
- Düsseldorf
- North Rhine-Westphalia
Sources
- Arteref —