São Paulo Biennial Marks 70th Anniversary with Podcast, Film, and Publication
The São Paulo Biennial celebrates its 70th anniversary with a podcast series, a documentary film, and a new publication. These initiatives explore the institution's history and its founder, Ciccillo Matarazzo. The anniversary programming examines the Biennial's relationship with the former Museum of Modern Art of São Paulo (MAM) and the Museum of Contemporary Art of the University of São Paulo (MAC USP). It also investigates connections to the collection of a former banker. The São Paulo Biennial was founded in 1951 by Francisco Matarazzo Sobrinho, known as Ciccillo Matarazzo. The anniversary projects aim to document and reflect on seven decades of the Biennial's impact on Brazilian and international art. The podcast, film, and publication serve as archival resources and critical reflections on the institution's evolution. This commemorative effort highlights the Biennial's enduring role as a major platform for contemporary art in Latin America.
Key facts
- The São Paulo Biennial is celebrating its 70th anniversary.
- Anniversary initiatives include a podcast series, a documentary film, and a new publication.
- The programming explores the history of the Biennial and its founder, Ciccillo Matarazzo.
- It examines the Biennial's relationship with the former Museum of Modern Art of São Paulo (MAM).
- It investigates connections to the Museum of Contemporary Art of the University of São Paulo (MAC USP).
- The anniversary projects also look at links to a former banker's collection.
- The São Paulo Biennial was founded in 1951 by Francisco Matarazzo Sobrinho (Ciccillo Matarazzo).
- The initiatives aim to document and reflect on seven decades of the Biennial's impact.
Entities
Institutions
- São Paulo Biennial
- Museum of Modern Art of São Paulo (MAM)
- Museum of Contemporary Art of the University of São Paulo (MAC USP)
Locations
- São Paulo
- Brazil