São Paulo's Casa de Cultura do Parque presents 'O horror, o humor e o absurdo' group exhibition
From March 28 to June 28, 2026, the Casa de Cultura do Parque in São Paulo will host the group exhibition titled 'O horror, o humor e o absurdo,' curated by José Augusto Ribeiro. The lineup of artists includes Darks Miranda, Flávia Metzler, Ivan Cardoso, and Yuli Yamagata, each contributing unique perspectives through films, paintings, and sculptures. Ivan Cardoso, known as the 'master of terrir,' draws on diverse cinematic inspirations. Darks Miranda's 2022 video features edits of Cold War science fiction. Flávia Metzler incorporates fragments from art history in her paintings, while Yuli Yamagata delves into themes of horror cinema and industrial processes. The exhibition also features solo presentations by Andrea Brazil and Felipe Rezende, with a performance by Maria Noujaim kicking off the event on March 28, 2026. The initiative is supported by Lei Rouanet and various sponsors.
Key facts
- Exhibition runs from March 28 to June 28, 2026
- Curated by José Augusto Ribeiro
- Features artists Darks Miranda, Flávia Metzler, Ivan Cardoso, Yuli Yamagata
- Part of Casa de Cultura do Parque's I Ciclo Expositivo
- Includes films, paintings, and sculptures
- Ivan Cardoso described as 'master of terrir'
- Performance program opens March 28, 2026 with Maria Noujaim
- Funded through Lei Rouanet with corporate sponsors
Entities
Artists
- José Augusto Ribeiro
- Ivan Cardoso
- Yuli Yamagata
- Darks Miranda
- Flávia Metzler
- Andrea Brazil
- Felipe Rezende
- Claudio Cretti
- Maria Noujaim
- Hélio Oiticica
- Zé do Caixão
Institutions
- Casa de Cultura do Parque
- Instituto de Cultura Contemporânea (ICCo)
- Ministério da Cultura
- Banco BV
- Laranjinha
- Banco Itaú
Locations
- São Paulo
- Brazil
- Fortaleza
- Rio de Janeiro
- Alto de Pinheiros