Now there’s no excuse not to go to the museum! São Paulo is a true cultural hub, and in April, there’s no shortage of free exhibitions to be amazed by! From contemporary art to tributes to icons of literature and music, the city has options for all tastes and budgets. Check out the exhibitions on show:
Free exhibitions on show:
The Unique World of Children
This exhibition deals with themes such as childhood, play and their particularities. In all, there are 20 paintings and 30 sculptures on display in the city’s newest gallery.
🗓️ Until 19/04
📍 Lacerdine Art Gallery: Avenida Angélica, 2578 – Higienópolis
About Experiences
Explore the diverse experiences that exist in Brazilian favelas and discover the history of the communities through this panorama that brings together works by various peripheral artists.
🗓️ Long-term
📍 Museum of Favelas
Korean painting: stamp and design
In an interactive way, this exhibition presents various works by Korean artist Suldurumi made with stamps. There, you can try out the tools and take your creation home!
🗓️ Until 29/06
📍 Korean Cultural Center in Brazil
Between Aiyê and Orun
The exhibition brings together paintings, drawings, sculptures, photographs and installations that tell the stories of Afro-Brazilian narratives. In all, 14 artists contribute to the show.
🗓️ Until 04/05
📍 Caixa Cultural
Craft: Clay: Earth Axis
Exploring the relationship between human practices and the planet, artist Sallisa Rosa uses materials such as clay and ceramics to reflect on the indiscriminate use of water resources and their consequences for the environment.
🗓️ Until 13/06
📍 Sesc Pompeia
Vectors-Vertentes: Photographers from Pará
This unprecedented exhibition of more than 160 works by 11 female photographers opened its doors on Women’s Day and celebrates more than 40 years of female photography in the Amazon and its unique gaze.
🗓️ Until 05/05
📍 CCBB-SP
Citadel
Immerse yourself in Maria Ezou’s imaginary city. Made up of 15 “body-houses”, the show features automata, lighting and soundtracks that together create a fantastic universe.
🗓️ Until 04/05
📍Caixa Cultural
Life Revealed
This collection by Japanese photographers Rinko Kawauchi and Tokuko Ushioda explores everyday life from different points of view. The show has already been featured at the KYOTOGRAPHIE international photography festival and can now be visited in São Paulo.
🗓️ Until 13/04
📍Japan House São Paulo
Myself, Carnival
Did you know that Mário de Andrade was passionate about Carnival? Explore the poet’s relationship with the celebration and check out original parade costumes, photos and much more.
🗓️ Until 02/05
📍Mário de Andrade House
“EVERYTHING CAN (be lost)” – Tadeu Jungle
Another show joins the list of free exhibitions in SP in February! ‘Tudo pode (perdar-se)’ provides an overview of the work of Tadeu Jungle, a multimedia artist with a 45-year career and a reference in video art in Brazil. The show ranges from original pieces from the 1980s to recent creations, exploring different media and techniques, such as tapestry, marble, banners and papier-mâché sculptures.
🗓️ Until 20/06
📍 Fiesp Cultural Center
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