One of Latin America’s most important museums is even bigger! Since 2019, MASP has been undergoing an expansion process consisting of the construction of an annex building, called Pietro Maria Bardi. And now, five years later, the building is finally opening its doors to the public.
The new building is right next to the Lina Bo Bardi building on Avenida Paulista. With it, the museum gains up to 66% more space for exhibitions, making the experience even richer and grander for its visitors!
Check out what’s new at MASP!
The Pietro Maria Bardi Building has fourteen floors and almost eight thousand square meters, significantly increasing MASP’s area. It has five new galleries that will host temporary exhibitions, as well as multi-purpose rooms, a restaurant, a café, a laboratory for the conservation of works and even classrooms.
In addition, the ticket office is now in the new building. As a result, the open space will become a public square, hosting shows and activations!
In fact, until this Sunday, the 30th, it will host the performance “KA”, by Italian-Brazilian artist Anna Maria Maiolino. Created during the military dictatorship, the performance reflects on peace in times of conflict, as well as the fragility of human life.
Inauguration of MASP’s annex building has a special program
To celebrate the news, MASP is bringing five new exhibitions for the public to see. Each one is on a floor of the annex building, highlighting the museum’s rich collection. Bringing together videos, paintings and many more artistic expressions that make up MASP.
One floor, for example, houses the Arts of Africa exhibition, which features more than 20 pieces, including figurines and furniture, from the African continent. Another exhibition celebrates the work of Pierre-Auguste Renoir, with more than 10 works, including paintings and a sculpture, by the French artist. The MASP Histories exhibition traces the history of the museum itself, from its beginnings to its current importance. With more than 70 pieces, including photographs, magazines, documents and more!
And that’s just the beginning, eh? There’s a lot more waiting for you in MASP’s new annex building, how about taking advantage of Friday to go and see it? Remember that admission is free tonight!
