Regina Parra's 'Pagã' at Pinacoteca São Paulo merges theater and visual arts with Clarice Lispector and Pompeii
Regina Parra's exhibition 'Pagã' at Pina Estação, Pinacoteca de São Paulo, synthesizes theater and visual arts through nine scenes inspired by Clarice Lispector's 1964 novel 'A paixão segundo G.H.' and the Villa of the Mysteries in Pompeii. The show, curated by Ana Maria Maia, features painting, sculpture, neon, video, and performances, creating a labyrinthine journey for visitors who can wear ceramic 'Adereços-próteses-vestíveis.' Parra, a former assistant to director Antunes Filho, developed the project after residencies in New York, including at The Watermill Center, and presented it to Pinacoteca director Jochen Volz. The exhibition runs with a key performance on June 3, 2026, and Parra will begin a residency in Maine, USA, in July 2026, while also starting a research project with artist Ana Mazzei.
Key facts
- Regina Parra's exhibition 'Pagã' is on view at Pina Estação, Pinacoteca de São Paulo.
- The show merges visual and performing arts through nine scenes inspired by Clarice Lispector's novel and Pompeii's Villa of the Mysteries.
- Curated by Ana Maria Maia, it includes painting, sculpture, neon, video, performances, and wearable ceramic pieces for visitors.
- Parra was an assistant to director Antunes Filho from 2000 to 2003 before transitioning to visual arts.
- The project originated from residencies in New York, including Residency Unlimited (2018), Annex_b (2019), and The Watermill Center (2020).
- Parra presented the concept to Pinacoteca director Jochen Volz and curator Ana Maria Maia in early 2022.
- A performance related to 'Pagã' is scheduled for June 3, 2026, at Pina Estação.
- Parra will begin a two-month residency in Maine, USA, in July 2026 and is researching a project with artist Ana Mazzei.
Entities
Artists
- Regina Parra
- Antunes Filho
- Clarice Lispector
- Ana Maria Maia
- Jochen Volz
- Robert Wilson
- Ana Mazzei
- Lisette Lagnado
Institutions
- Pinacoteca de São Paulo
- Pina Estação
- SP-Arte
- Residency Unlimited
- Annex_b
- The Watermill Center Residency Program
- Monira Foundation
- Galeria Millan
- Fábrica de Arte Marcos Amaro (FAMA)
- Jaqueline Martins
- Masp
- Fundação Joaquim Nabuco
- Associação Cultural Videobrasil
- Familia Editions
- Centro de Pesquisa Teatral (CPT)
- Faap
- Faculdade Santa Marcelina (FASM)
Locations
- São Paulo
- Brazil
- Nova York
- Brooklyn
- Watermill
- New Jersey
- Maine
- United States
- Pompeia
- Italy
- Argentina
- Spain
- Switzerland
- Portugal