Thiago de Paula Souza on Curating the 35th Bienal de São Paulo
The 35th Bienal de São Paulo, under the leadership of chief curator Bonaventure Soh Bejeng Ndikung, presents a thought-provoking exhibition titled "Not all Travellers Walk Roads – Of Humanity as Practice." Curated by Thiago de Paula Souza, the event showcases the work of more than 120 artists, including notable figures such as Nádia Taquary and Antonio Társis. The exhibition delves into themes of spirituality and non-Western cosmologies. In April, de Paula Souza contributed insights from his experiences gained at a global symposium held in Tokyo, which influenced the development of the biennial's programming.
Key facts
- Thiago de Paula Souza was a member of the curatorial team for the 35th Bienal de São Paulo.
- The chief curator was Bonaventure Soh Bejeng Ndikung.
- The exhibition title was 'Not all Travellers Walk Roads – Of Humanity as Practice'.
- The biennial featured over 120 artists.
- Artists included Nádia Taquary, Antonio Társis, and Suchitra Mattai.
- The theme focused on spirituality and non-Western cosmological thinking.
- De Paula Souza is on the Curatorial Committee of the NESR Art Foundation in Angola.
- He traveled to Tokyo in April to chair a global symposium for the biennial.
Entities
Artists
- Thiago de Paula Souza
- Bonaventure Soh Bejeng Ndikung
- Nádia Taquary
- Antonio Társis
- Suchitra Mattai
Institutions
- Bienal de São Paulo
- TV Cultura
- NESR Art Foundation
Locations
- São Paulo
- Brazil
- Tokyo
- Japan
- Angola