Simões de Assis Opens Ayrson Heráclito's 'Ojú-Inú' Solo Show in São Paulo
On August 8, the Simões de Assis gallery in São Paulo will launch 'Ojú-Inú,' a solo exhibition by Brazilian artist Ayrson Heráclito, which will be on display until September 12. The exhibition showcases approximately 30 pieces, comprising sculptures, watercolors, photographs, and videos, accompanied by critical commentary from Hélio Menezes. The Yoruba title translates to 'inner eye,' highlighting Heráclito's exploration of Afro-Brazilian cosmology and Candomblé. Notable series in the exhibition include 'Juntó,' 'Inventário,' and 'Oríkìs de Instrução.' Born in 1968, Heráclito is also participating in the 61st Venice Biennale, which runs until November 22, 2026. He earned a PhD from PUC São Paulo and has exhibited extensively, including at the 35th São Paulo Biennial (2023). His works are part of significant collections.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Ojú-Inú' by Ayrson Heráclito opens August 8 at Simões de Assis in São Paulo.
- Show runs through September 12, with around 30 works including new pieces.
- Critical text by Hélio Menezes.
- Title means 'inner eye' in Yoruba, referencing Rowland Abiodun's concept.
- Heráclito also participates in the 61st Venice Biennale until November 22, 2026.
- Artist holds PhD from PUC São Paulo and master's from UFBA.
- His works are in collections of Guggenheim Museum, MAR, and others.
- Simões de Assis was founded in 1984 in Curitiba and has two locations.
Entities
Artists
- Ayrson Heráclito
- Hélio Menezes
- Rowland Abiodun
- Marina Abramović
- Koyo Kouoh
- Rubem Valentim
- Carolina Maria de Jesus
- Emanoel Araujo
Institutions
- Simões de Assis
- PUC São Paulo
- UFBA
- Bienal de Veneza
- La Biennale di Venezia
- Bienal de São Paulo
- Bienal de Sharjah
- Bienal de Arquitetura de Veneza
- Bienal de fotografia de Bamako
- Trienal de Luanda
- MAR
- Pina Estação
- MASP
- Instituto Tomie Ohtake
- Sesc Pompéia
- The Art Institute of Chicago
- Museu Afro Brasil Emanoel Araujo
- Centro Cultural São Paulo
- BrazilLab
- Universidade de Princeton
- Universidade de São Paulo
- Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
- Museum der Weltkulturen
- Museu de Arte do Rio
- Museu de Arte Moderna da Bahia
- MON
- Videobrasil
- Coleção Itaú
- ArtReview
- Sesc_Videobrasil
- Raw Material Company
- IMS
Locations
- São Paulo
- Brasil
- Curitiba
- Veneza
- Itália
- Sharjah
- Emirados Árabes
- Chicago
- Estados Unidos
- Bamako
- Mali
- Luanda
- Angola
- Rio de Janeiro
- Salvador
- Bahia
- Dakar
- Senegal
- Nova York
- Frankfurt
- Alemanha
- Princeton
- Macaúbas
- Ilha de Goré
- Alameda Lorena
Sources
- Arteref —