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A person in a black shirt and glasses stands smiling behind a table, with patchy, textured walls and large panels in the background, lit by soft natural light.

by Cynthia Garcia | August 14, 2026

Daniel Senise Guides Us Through the Looking Glass "Os dois lados da janela" is a testament to Senise's extensive career.

A minimalist sculpture with a metal geometric frame stands on a glossy black base, which is partly covered with two irregularly shaped pieces of white fur. The background is gray and uncluttered.

by Luiz Armando Bagolin | August 10, 2026

What The Parentheses Hold "O (tempo)," a Waltercio Caldas exhibit, plays with disappearance, reemergence and how punctuation expresses time.

Two abstract geometric paintings hang on a gray wall in an art gallery. In the background, gold letters on a white wall spell out “Rubem Valentim” with additional text below. The gallery has modern, industrial features.

by Luiz Armando Bagolin | July 20, 2026

Rubem Valentim’s Geometry of the Sacred MAM Rio's retrospective Valentim exhibition follows a historical wave of influence.

A sculpture of a character resembling Mickey Mouse stands against a black background, covered in nails and debris around its torso and legs, with one arm raised and a rectangular opening in its stomach.

by Cynthia Garcia | June 29, 2026

The Photo Prankster Vik Muniz at Rio’s Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil A Muniz Retrospective Offers a Comprehensive Overview of the Artist's Work to Date

A framed painting of a reclining figure is mounted on a tree trunk in a lush, green forest. Reflections in the glass show people viewing the artwork, blending an indoor gallery scene with the outdoor jungle setting.

by Ekaterina Mastyukova | June 26, 2026

An Unlikely Encounter at “Eu Chorei Os Rios” at FGV Arte in Rio de Janeiro "I cried rivers: Art from the Indigenous Peoples of the Americas" is a collection of associations, of works speaking of a similar struggle.

A large, twisted wooden sculpture sits on the ground near a yellow building with arched windows and a green door, surrounded by plants and a tree.

by Cynthia Garcia | May 18, 2026

A Masterclass in Sustainability, How Hugo França Turns Abandoned Wood into Magnificent Art His oeuvre is centered on fine-art sculpture, sculptural design and urban furniture designed for public spaces.

A large, historic white building with arched windows, black railings, and a tiled roof stands on a sunny, empty plaza. Modern office buildings rise in the background.

by Cynthia Garcia | April 24, 2026

The Iconic Paço Imperial Museum Stages a Definitive Takeover "Constellations—Forty Years of Paço Imperial" isn't just any anniversary show. The curators gathered artists from different eras and backgrounds to reveal the invisible threads connecting them, making historical pieces feel startlingly current and new works feel instantly legendary.

A vibrant, abstract artwork featuring layered, colorful flower-like shapes and black outlined petals, set against a background of multicolored horizontal and vertical stripes. The overall effect is bold and energetic.

by Luiz Armando Bagolin | February 2, 2026

Beatriz Milhazes’ Dance of Color at Casa Roberto Marinho The painter's solo exhibition "Nomadic Paintings" affirms the assurance that color may still foster coexistence in the present, making visible what remains inhabitable within us.

A hazy cityscape with tall skyscrapers at sunrise or sunset, overlaid with the text ART IN BRAZIL 2025 in bold, centered letters.

by Brian Hieggelke | November 23, 2025

Art in Brazil: A Guide for Collectors, Curators and the Curious

by Cynthia Garcia | September 19, 2025

Thais Darzé Brings An Exhibition on Afro-Brazilian Myths to Rio de Janeiro The curator talks about how "Between Aiyê and Orun" forms a dialogue between Yoruba traditions and contemporary art.

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