Art Events & Exhibitions in São Paulo

Allan Weber – Existe uma vida inteira que tu não conhece

Sat, 23 May 2026 · All day

Instituto Tomie Ohtake

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Solo exhibition by Allan Weber at Instituto Tomie Ohtake in São Paulo, presenting contemporary works that probe perception and identity. Set in the sleek, iconic gallery space, the show offers an immersive experience that invites reflection on how we know ourselves and others.

Pablo Lobato – Profanações

Sat, 23 May 2026 · All day

Instituto Tomie Ohtake

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Brazilian artist Pablo Lobato presents Profanações at Instituto Tomie Ohtake, opening May 24, 2026, a contemporary art exhibition with bold visuals and provocative imagery. Housed in São Paulo's renowned indoor gallery, the show invites visitors to see everyday scenes through Lobato's distinctive lens.

“Paredes que Contam Histórias – Mural Artístico da Biblioteca Pública” - Rancharia

Sun, 24 May 2026 · All day

Biblioteca Pública

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Colorful mural project celebrating storytelling on the walls of the public library in Rancharia, in São Paulo state. Local artists collaborate on a mural, inviting visitors to discover community history through vibrant wall art inside the library.

ArPa Feira de Arte

Sat, 30 May 2026 · All day

Mercado Livre Arena Pacaembu

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ArPa Feira de Arte returns for its fifth edition in São Paulo, May 27–31, 2026 at Mercado Livre Arena Pacaembu. The multi-day art fair features a newly announced content committee and selection process, with ongoing UNI Sector curated by Ana Sokoloff, offering contemporary works in a dynamic arena setting.

Ruy Ohtake – Percursos do habitar

Sat, 30 May 2026 · All day

Instituto Tomie Ohtake

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The Instituto Tomie Ohtake hosts Ruy Ohtake – Percursos do habitar, an exhibition surveying the architect’s habitar-inspired works and bold forms. Set in the São Paulo venue known for contemporary architecture, the show traces Ohtake’s design journey and his impact on Brazilian architecture.

Paraná: 16ª Bienal Internacional de Arte Contemporânea de Curitiba

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 · All day

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Paraná hosts Curitiba's 16th International Biennial of Contemporary Art, with Tatiana Stropp showcasing works at Galeria Ybakatu, CÉU-ECLIPSE, and Museu Paranaense. Running 14 Jun–15 Nov 2026 across venues, it spotlights bold contemporary art in a city-wide program.

16th International Bienal de Arte Contemporânea de Curitiba

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 · All day

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Running June 14–Nov 15, 2026, the 16th International Bienal de Arte Contemporânea de Curitiba showcases Tatiana Stropp and other contemporary artists across Galeria Ybakatu, Céu-Eclipse, and Museu Paranaense. Explore bold installations and new curations at Curitiba's premier contemporary art festival.

Intervenção de Arte Urbana: Muro do Cemitério de Itirapina

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 · All day

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On 27 June 2026, an urban art intervention transforms the wall of Itirapina's municipal cemetery into a public artwork. This outdoor street-art project by local artists invites reflection and community dialogue in a culturally meaningful setting.

Carolina Caycedo: confluências

Thu, 2 Jul 2026 · All day

MASP - Museu de Arte de São Paulo

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Carolina Caycedo's solo exhibition 'confluências' at MASP presents immersive works that explore water, land, labor, and migration across Latin America. Housed in the iconic São Paulo museum, the show foregrounds Caycedo's interdisciplinary practice and environmental justice themes.

Sala de vídeo - Regina José Galindo

Fri, 3 Jul 2026 · All day

Masp

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Video art exhibition by Regina José Galindo at Masp in São Paulo, confronting power and violence through the artist’s body. The show gathers provocative videos that interrogate social structures and human rights.

Visita educativa: POP BRASIL — vanguarda e nova figuração

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 · All day

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Join an educational guided visit to POP BRASIL: Vanguard and New Figuration (1960s–1970s) at Pinacoteca Contemporânea in São Paulo. The tour covers over 200 works exploring Brazil's social transformations, with sessions on July 3, 11, and 16, at 10:30–12:00 and 14:00–15:30; museum entry is required.

Estamparia ancestral

Thu, 23 Jul 2026

Sesc Pompeia – R

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Join Dayana Molina and Limbert Mamani for a hands-on exploration of ancestral printmaking at Sesc Pompeia. This visual-arts workshop delves into traditional techniques, blending heritage with contemporary design in a dynamic São Paulo setting.

Treco no Baile

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 · All day

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An interactive art installation for families at Casa Bradesco’s Sala Ali in São Paulo. Treco no Baile invites children to cross a playful space where play is language, with participation open to youth and adults. Free admission.

Histórias latino-americanas

Thu, 3 Sept 2026 · All day

MASP - Museu de Arte de São Paulo

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MASP hosts Histórias latino-americanas, a major art exhibition exploring the histories and diverse artistic voices of Latin America. The show blends painting, sculpture, and multimedia works across the museum's galleries, inviting reflection on shared and complex regional narratives.

Sala de vídeo - Claudia Martínez Garay

Fri, 4 Sept 2026 · All day

Masp

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Claudia Martínez Garay presents a video program at Masp revisiting colonial Latin American narratives, especially Peru, told through fables built from museum artifacts and historical figures. A thought-provoking exploration of memory, representation, and identity in a museum setting.

Cancha Brava! South American Football Exhibition

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 · All day

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From October 17, the Museu do Futebol in São Paulo hosts ¡Cancha Brava! Futebol sudamericano en disputa, an immersive exhibition examining football as cultural, political, and emotional expression in South America. Curated by Luiza Romão, Matias Pinto and Gisele de Paula, the show guides visitors through a culture-forward journey inside the stadium-like galleries.

ARQUITETURA SACRA CONTEMPORÂNEA

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 · All day

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Contemporary sacred architecture reinterprets sacred spaces within a modern aesthetic, moving beyond Gothic and Baroque ornament while preserving spiritual meaning. This São Paulo program invites architects, scholars, and design lovers to explore how new temples balance tradition with innovation.

Rosa Elena Curruchich: crônicas de Comalapa

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 · All day

MASP - Museu de Arte de São Paulo

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MASP hosts a focused exhibition on Rosa Elena Curruchich, tracing her life and crônicas de Comalapa through archival photos, manuscripts, and multimedia installations. The show highlights indigenous storytelling and Latin American cultural history, inviting reflection and dialogue about marginalized voices in art.

Pablo Delano: Museu da Antiga Colônia

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 · All day

MASP - Museu de Arte de São Paulo

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Pablo Delano presents the photography exhibition 'Museu da Antiga Colônia' at MASP in São Paulo. The show features Delano's contemporary images exploring colonial-era themes in Brazil.

Sala de vídeo - Edgar Calel

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 · All day

Masp

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Edgar Calel's video installation at Masp offers a sensitive poetics infused with Maya-Kaqchikel spiritual dimensions and ritual imagery. The exhibition challenges marginalization of Indigenous communities and critiques dominant modes of art production, showcasing powerful contemporary Indigenous perspectives in a prestigious museum setting.

FUNK: Um Grito de Ousadia e Liberdade no Museu da Língua Portuguesa

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 · All day

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A major funk-culture exhibition arrives in São Paulo after a Rio run, presenting 473 works that reveal the cultural power and creative pulse of funk. Housed at the Museu da Língua Portuguesa, the show travels across styles and voices, inviting visitors to experience urban culture through art.

Jesús Soto

Thu, 26 Nov 2026 · All day

MASP - Museu de Arte de São Paulo

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MASP in São Paulo presents Jesús Soto, highlighting the Venezuelan artist's pioneering kinetic and optical art. The exhibition surveys Soto's influence on geometric abstraction and viewer perception with works from his innovative series. A must-see for fans of mid-20th-century Latin American modernism at Brazil's leading art museum.

Manuel Herreros e Mateo Manaure: mi nombre es venezuela

Thu, 26 Nov 2026 · All day

MASP - Museu de Arte de São Paulo

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Joint exhibition at MASP featuring Venezuelan artists Manuel Herreros and Mateo Manaure, titled 'mi nombre es venezuela'. The show juxtaposes personal identity with political and cultural memory through contemporary works in São Paulo's famed museum, inviting reflection on Latin American art and heritage.

TRANS documentary screening and photo exhibition

Fri, 27 Nov 2026 · All day

Masp

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MASP in São Paulo hosts the first Brazilian exhibition centered on the 1982 documentary TRANS by Venezuelan artists Manuel Herreros de Lemos and Mateo Manaure Arilla. The program pairs the film with a new set of photographs that explore the lives and struggles of trans people and travestis in early-1980s Caracas.

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