White Cube to shutter São Paulo gallery in August after three-year lease ends
White Cube will close its São Paulo gallery in August when its three-year lease expires. The final exhibition features Brazilian-born artist Christian Ros. Located in a relatively inaccessible area even for São Paulo, the gallery faced challenges including Brazil's high import taxes and a limited market for ultra blue-chip works. Co-director Peter Brandt will stay in Brazil representing White Cube, while Karla Meneghel departs. The closure was reported by Folha de São Paulo.
Key facts
- White Cube is closing its São Paulo gallery in August
- The three-year lease on the gallery building is expiring
- The final exhibition is by Brazilian-born artist Christian Ros
- The gallery was in a fairly inaccessible location by São Paulo standards
- Co-director Peter Brandt will remain in Brazil representing White Cube
- Co-director Karla Meneghel is leaving
- Brazil's high importation tax contributed to the closure
- Limited market for ultra blue-chip works was a factor in the closure
Entities
Artists
- Christian Ros
Institutions
- White Cube
- Folha de São Paulo
Locations
- São Paulo
- Brazil