Thinking of a trip to explore little-known areas of São Paulo? The Lasar Segall Museum is an interesting alternative for those who want to escape the commonplace when it comes to cultural routes in the capital. Housed in a charming mansion in Vila Mariana, the space was once the residence and studio of one of the pioneers of modern art in Brazil and today houses an impressive collection that is well worth a visit.
As well as learning about the history of Lasar Segall, a visit to the museum is also a great excuse to discover one of São Paulo’s most traditional neighborhoods, full of cafés, squares and other cultural spots that can make for a complete tour.
Visit the Lasar Segall Museum:
The museum houses more than 3,000 works by the artist, as well as personal archives and photographs that help to understand his career. Segall moved through movements such as impressionism, realism and expressionism and was one of the key figures in Brazilian modernism. In addition to the collection, the space also offers courses, guided tours, movie screenings and a library.
Lasar Segall was born in Lithuania in 1889, but it was in São Paulo that he consolidated his career and became a key figure in the Brazilian artistic avant-garde. The museum was conceived by his wife, Jenny Klabin Segall, and inaugurated by his children in 1967. Since then, it has preserved and disseminated the artist’s legacy and is considered one of the capital’s main cultural facilities.
Explore this little-known museum!
The Lasar Segall Museum is located at Rua Berta, 111 – Vila Mariana and is open from Wednesday to Monday, from 11am to 7pm. Admission is free, which makes the experience even more special. In addition to the fixed collection, the cultural program is varied and has activities for everyone.
Thinking of taking public transport? The cultural center is located just 500 meters from the Santa Cruz Station on Metro Line 1-Azul. In other words, you can easily reach it on foot in a few minutes, which makes it even more practical for those who don’t want to worry about parking or traffic.
