São Paulo's Bergamin & Gomide and Luisa Strina launch Semana de Arte fair separating commerce from curated programs
The Semana de Arte, an art fair taking place in São Paulo, Brazil, from August 14 to 20, emphasizes a distinction between commercial pursuits and curated events. Organized by Bergamin & Gomide alongside Luisa Strina, it aims to attract industry professionals. The commercial aspect will be hosted at Hotel Unique, showcasing 37 galleries, such as Galleria Continua and Luhring Augustine. Simultaneously, various non-commercial activities will unfold throughout São Paulo, featuring Isobel Whitelegg discussing 1970s-80s Latin American biennials and dialogues led by Fernanda Brenner and Bernardo José de Souza on curatorial practices within Brazil's political landscape. Additional offerings will include architectural tours, readings of Trate-me Leão, dance performances, and documentary screenings for deeper engagement.
Key facts
- Semana de Arte opens 14–20 August in São Paulo, Brazil
- Organized by galleries Bergamin & Gomide and Luisa Strina
- Curator Ricardo Sardenberg oversees the project for Thiago Gomide and Strina
- Commercial fair at Hotel Unique features 37 galleries including Galleria Continua and Luhring Augustine
- Hotel Unique was designed by architect Ruy Ohtake
- Non-commercial programming includes Isobel Whitelegg's research on Latin American biennials
- Fernanda Brenner and Bernardo José de Souza discuss curatorial models in Brazil's political context
- Programming includes Lina Bo Bardi architecture tours and Asdrúbal Trouxe o Trombone play readings
Entities
Artists
- Ruy Ohtake
- Lina Bo Bardi
- Ricardo Sardenberg
- Thiago Gomide
- Luisa Strina
- Isobel Whitelegg
- Fernanda Brenner
- Bernardo José de Souza
- Michel Temer
Institutions
- Bergamin & Gomide
- Luisa Strina
- Galleria Continua
- Luhring Augustine
- Pivô
- Fundação Iberê Camargo
- Asdrúbal Trouxe o Trombone
- ArtReview
Locations
- São Paulo
- Brazil
- Hotel Unique