Solar dos Abacaxis: A Cultural Hub in Rio's Cosme Velho
Solar dos Abacaxis, a 1843 neoclassical chalet in Rio de Janeiro's Cosme Velho neighborhood, was revitalized in 2016 as an independent cultural project. Founded by curator Bernardo Mosqueira and architect Adriano Carneiro de Mendonça, the space has hosted over 40 actions in three years, including 30 exhibitions. Its programming features innovative formats like MANJAR, day-long exhibitions combining art, music, and dining, which have involved over 100 artists with 80% of works being new commissions. The project operates through a unique funding model based on suggested donations at the door and beverage sales, allowing free entry for those unable to pay. The historic building, designed by architect Jacintho Rebello, was originally commissioned by Comendador Borges da Costa and later owned by feminist Anna Amélia de Queiroz Carneiro de Mendonça. Current leadership includes Mosqueira, Mendonça, and producer Duda Medeiros. The space now faces a pivotal transition as it seeks to acquire the property to ensure its permanence, requiring new investors and supporters.
Key facts
- Solar dos Abacaxis is a cultural project in a 1843 neoclassical chalet in Rio de Janeiro
- Founded in 2016 by Bernardo Mosqueira and Adriano Carneiro de Mendonça
- Has presented over 40 cultural actions including 30 exhibitions in three years
- Features the MANJAR format: day-long exhibitions with art, music, and dining
- Funded through suggested donations and beverage sales, with free entry available
- The building was designed by architect Jacintho Rebello and later owned by feminist Anna Amélia de Queiroz Carneiro de Mendonça
- Current team includes Bernardo Mosqueira, Adriano Carneiro de Mendonça, and Duda Medeiros
- Now seeking to acquire the property to ensure long-term sustainability
Entities
Artists
- Adriana Varejão
- Cinthia Marcelle
- Ernesto Neto
- Antonio Dias
- Anna Bella Geiger
- Jaime Lauriano
- Maxwell Alexandre
- Juliana Santos
- Anna Costa e Silva
- Marina Simão
- Bruno Balthazar
- Ulisses Carrilho
- Maria Duarte
- Duda Medeiros
- Ana Clara Simões Lopes
- Clara Reis
- Beatriz Lemos
- Carlos Vergara
- Helio Oiticica
- Laura Lima
- Lucia Laguna
- Marcos Chaves
- Rivane Neuenschwander
- Fernando Lindote
- Armando Queiroz
- Thiago Martins de Melo
- Tiago Sant'Ana
- Carlos Motta
- Carlos Martiel
- Engel Leonardo
- Karima Ashadu
- Opavivará
- Vivian Caccuri
- Mariwo
- Rafael Bqueer
- Lais Myrrha
- Barbara Wagner
- Jonathas de Andrade
- Ivan Grilo
- Ismael David
- Suely Rolnik
- Eduardo Viveiros de Castro
- Peter Pal Pelbart
- Tatiana Roque
- Mariama Bah
- Charly Kongo
- Catarina Duncan
- Pollyana Quintella
- Bernardo de Souza
Institutions
- Solar dos Abacaxis
- ARTE!Brasileiros
- Projeto Portinari
- Parque Lage
- MAR
- MAC
- Galeria Galatea Salvador
- Nara Roesler
- Museu de Arte do Espírito Santo (MAES)
- Sesc Sorocaba
- CAIXA Cultural São Paulo
- Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil Belo Horizonte (CCBB BH)
- MASP
- Janaina Torres Galeria
- FAMA Museu
- IMS - Instituto Moreira Salles
- Simões de Assis
- Galeria Estúdio Reverso
- NONADA SP
- NND|Azeco
- DAN Galeria
- Casa de Cultura do Parque
- Biblioteca Brasiliana Guita e José Mindlin - USP
- Itaú Cultural
- Pina Luz
- Centro de Pesquisa e Formação do Sesc
- Carmo Johnson Projects
- Fonte
- Instituto Hercule Florence
- Documenta Pantanal
- Centro Maria Antônia da USP
- Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF)
- 10x10 Photobooks
- Getty Research Institute
- Museo Reina Sofía
- Rijksmuseum
- New York Public Library
- Paris Photo
- Livraria da Travessa
- El Espacio 23
- Coleção Jorge M. Pérez
- Phi Projetos
- Cinnamon
- Instituto de Cultura Contemporânea (ICCo)
- Lei Rouanet
- Ministério da Cultura
- Secretaria da Cultura (Secultes)
- Fundo de Cultura do Estado do Espirito Santo (Funcultura)
- Política Nacional Aldir Blanc (PNAB)
- Midiateca Capixaba
- Ilê Asipá
- Ateliê Marlene Barros
- Ponto de Cultura Coletivo ZBM
- Universidade de Aveiro
- Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo
- Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
- PGHEA-MAC/USP
Locations
- Rio de Janeiro
- Brazil
- Cosme Velho
- Salvador
- Bahia
- Vitória
- Espírito Santo
- Sorocaba
- São Paulo
- Belo Horizonte
- Minas Gerais
- Itu
- São Paulo - SP
- Porto Feliz
- Mato Grosso
- Grão-Pará
- La Puntana
- Argentina
- Gran Chaco
- Paraguai
- Nova York
- Estados Unidos
- Los Angeles
- Madri
- Espanha
- Amsterdã
- Países Baixos
- Miami
- Portugal
- Algarve
- Recife
- Pernambuco
- Olinda
- Zona Leste paulistana
- Santo Antônio da Patrulha
- Rio Grande do Sul
- Campo Grande
- Mato Grosso do Sul
- São Paulo - BA
- Cidade Universitária
- Vila Madalena
- Boaçava
- Alto de Pinheiros
- Vila Nova Conceição
- Jardim Paulista
- Bela Vista
- Bom Retiro
- Centro
- Funcionários
- Jardim Faculdade