“Bicho Solto, ” a new exhibition by visual artist Alê Jordão that takes over the streets of São Paulo, explores the tensions between behavior and urban life . With 11 works scattered along the corridor between Cidade Matarazzo and Paulista Avenue, the exhibition offers an open-air artistic journey that transforms everyday life into a strikingvisual experience.
The narrative is structured as a journey, rather than a traditional exhibition. As a result, the sculptures and installations are scattered unpredictably throughout the space, interacting directly with the urban environment. In other words, the project transforms the city into a living museum!
Reflections on instinct and urban control
Curated by Baixo Ribeiro, “Bicho Solto” explores themes of instinct and control, nature and urbanity, through the figure of the animal. Alê Jordão’s work blends art, design, and street culture, using neon lights and everyday structures to redefine the landscape.
Visitors can get an up-close look at sculptures that feature “urban animals” as symbols of adaptation and resilience, such as the works “Capivara, ” “Gambá, ” and “Minhocão” (a very São Paulo-specific reference!).
Other major highlights of the route include:
- “Gaiola Ver” and “Gaiola Paz”: Installations that prompt reflections on language, protection, and collective confinement.
- “Arapuca” and “Armadilha”: References to the invisible traps of contemporary life.
- “Carro-Banca” and “Poste-Luz”: Reinterpretations of urban structures and the Brazilian street economy.
How to Make the Most of the “Bicho Solto” Exhibition
The tour is open to the public, free, and accessible, so you can enjoy the works in any order and for as long as you like. However, since the exhibition features light elements, the best tip is to visit after sunset. At that time, the neon installations stand out even more and transform the area’s nighttime landscape!
📍 Alameda da Mata: corridor between Paulista Avenue and 260 Rio Claro Street, across from Cidade Matarazzo
🎟️ Free admission
🌌 Learn more about the artist’s work on Alê Jordão’s official social media profiles
