ReFundação Exhibition at Ocupação 9 de Julho Gathers 134 Artists in Collective Anti-Fascist Response
On September 2, Galeria ReOcupa in São Paulo launched the exhibition ReFundação, showcasing the talents of 134 artists and collectives, with participation anticipated to increase until January 28, 2024. This initiative, organized by the gallery in collaboration with Movimento Sem Teto do Centro (MSTC), exceeds the 121 artists featured in the 35th São Paulo Bienal. The exhibit spans the ground floor and three upper levels of the building, alongside 400 local residents. Its roots can be traced back to Nelson Felix's 2018 piece from the 33rd São Paulo Bienal. The artworks tackle political themes, including Elton Hipólito's depiction of the January 8, 2023, invasion, with proceeds directed to MSTC's needs, ensuring no profit for the gallery.
Key facts
- ReFundação opened September 2, 2023, at Galeria ReOcupa in Ocupação 9 de Julho, São Paulo.
- The exhibition features 134 artists and collectives, with participation open until it closes on January 28, 2024.
- It is organized with support from the Movimento Sem Teto do Centro (MSTC) through purely collective effort.
- The show occupies the gallery and first three floors of a residential building housing about 400 people.
- Its origins are linked to a 2018 intervention by artist Nelson Felix during the 33rd São Paulo Bienal.
- Artist Preta Ferreira connected the show to revising political cracks in historical narrative.
- Elton Hipólito's work references the January 8, 2023, invasion of Brazil's government buildings.
- Proceeds from sales will support the MSTC and be equitably distributed to all participating artists.
Entities
Artists
- Nelson Felix
- Rivane Neuenschwander
- Ernesto Neto
- Leda Catunda
- Preta Ferreira
- Guilherme Bretas
- Militão Augusto de Azevedo
- André Komatsu
- Alan Oju
- Alexandre Baltazar
- Ana Avelar
- Carla Cruz
- Débora Bolzoni
- Diana Vaz
- Ding Musa
- Georgea Miessa
- Lourival Cuquinha
- Lucas Bambozzi
- Marcelo Zocchio
- Marcius Galan
- Tomaz Klotzel
- Elton Hipólito
- Lia Chaia
- André Chiarati
- Mônica Nador
- Cinthia Marcelle
- Camila Mota
- Cafira Zoé
Institutions
- Galeria ReOcupa
- Movimento Sem Teto do Centro (MSTC)
- 35th Bienal de São Paulo
- 33rd Bienal de São Paulo
- Frente de Luta por Moradia
- Jardim Miriam Arte Clube (JAMAC)
- Arquivo Mangue
- Bordadeiras Ocupa
- Borda & Ocupa MSTC
- Fumaça Antifascista
- Retratistas do Morro
Locations
- São Paulo
- Brazil
- Ocupação 9 de Julho
- Rua Álvaro de Carvalho, 427
- Pavilhão da Bienal do Parque do Ibirapuera
- Europe
- Mexico
- Salvador
- Ilha de Itaparica
- Recôncavo Baiano
- Algarve
- Portugal