The Best Current Art Shows in São Paulo and Why You Should Visit Them
Come learn about the best art shows on display in São Paulo. You’ll see photography and modern and contemporary art.
36th São Paulo Biennial: a Short Review
In this short review, you will learn more about the show and its shortcomings.
Re-Selvagem – Natureza Inventada
As part of the France–Brazil Season / France–Brazil Cultural Year 2025 – an initiative celebrating two centuries of diplomatic relations between the two countries – Casa Bradesco presents Re-Selvagem – Natureza Inventada, a solo exhibition by French artist Eva Jospin, curated by Marcello Dantas, on view through December 7, 2025.
V&A East Storehouse
Some weeks ago, I visited the V&A East Storehouse, located in the Olympic Park in East London, to view five objects that I had selected from the museum’s extensive catalogue.
Kiefer / Van Gogh
The Royal Academy’s exhibition pairs Anselm Kiefer with Vincent van Gogh proposing a cross-century dialogue between two artists.
36th São Paulo Biennale has opened
Read our fresh commentaries on the 36th São Paulo Biennale, which has just opened.
A guide for art lovers in São Paulo in the second semester of 2025
Read this text to learn about the art events that will liven up the city of São Paulo in the second half of the year.
Ed Atkins
The solo show, on view through August 2025, features a large selection of moving image works spanning 15 years of his career.
Inhotim: One of the World’s Largest Outdoor Art Galleries
Located in the city of Brumadinho, the Inhotim Institute features an extensive and vast collection of contemporary artworks set against breathtaking natural scenery and botanical gardens.
Street art in São Paulo: the City as a Canvas
In São Paulo, you can see art not only inside the museums but also on the facades of many buildings across the city. You can also visit some galleries that trade in street art.
Moco Museum London
Moco Museum is impossible to miss. The windows of the 1920s building are covered in bright pink vinyl emblazoned with the museum’s name and the artists they show.
Why São Paulo is a Must-See Cultural Destination for Art Lovers
If you regularly read my columns here at London Art Walk, you’ll already know this: São Paulo is a must-visit cultural destination for art lovers — and for many reasons, which I’ll break down here.
Five Brazilian Artists to Explore in Tate Modern’s Collection
Tate Modern turns 25 in May. To celebrate the anniversary of one of UK’s largest museums of modern and contemporary art, we bring a selection of five works by Brazilian artists currently on display at Tate’s permanent collection exhibition.
Brasil! Brasil! The Birth of Modernism
On view at London’s Royal Academy of Arts (RA) through April 2025, “Brasil! Brasil! The Birth of Modernism” is a large exhibition spanning decades of history, from the 1910s to the 1970s.
The Best Art Galleries and Institutions in São Paulo
São Paulo is a global art capital. Every art lover should visit its world-class galleries and museums. Here, we highlight 3 must-see galleries and 3 iconic institutions. Ready to explore?
Ficre Ghebreyesus
When the viewer first enters the exhibition of works by Ficre Ghebreyesus (1962-2012) at Modern Art in London, his first show in the United Kingdom, they encounter a diverse collection of work, with sixteen paintings of different sizes and formal approaches, which somehow appear to form a coherent whole.
London’s Auction Houses Results
London’s major auction houses – Sotheby’s, Christie’s, Bonhams, and Phillips – operate internationally and specialise in a wide variety of collectibles including contemporary and modern art, jewellery, fine wine, and rare and precious objects.
Verena Loewensberg
Verena Loewensberg (1912-1986) was one of the most influential figures of the Zurich school of concrete artists, whose work evolved from these principles. The current exhibition of her work at Hauser & Wirth in London presents paintings from the 1960s to the 1980s in which Loewensberg disrupts some elements of the rigid norms of concrete art.
Brazilian artists in London: connections that are worth discovering
Brazil and the United Kingdom have dynamic and thriving contemporary art scenes. But what happens when these two cultures intersect? To explore this question, we present a selection of three female artists based in London, offering insight into this creative fusion.
London’s Auction Houses
Last month, Christie’s announced its inaugural auction of work created by AI. Called Augmented Intelligence, the auction consists of thirty-four works – including painting, digital prints, and sculpture – all demonstrating the way in which artists today incorporate and collaborate with artificial intelligence.
Joseph Kosuth: The Question
Joseph Kosuth’s work, One and Three Chairs (1965), is an iconic illustration of what has become known as Conceptual Art — an art movement that prioritises the idea over the object.
2025 Brazilian Art Calendar: The Most Important Events in São Paulo
It is clear to see that São Paulo’s art scene in 2025 will be as vibrant and thriving as ever, offering opportunities to see, buy and live art.
Three unrepresented artists in São Paulo you must know
São Paulo, which recently celebrated its 471st anniversary, is Brazil’s most important city for art. It is comparable to cities like London, New York, and Paris in terms of the vibrancy of its art life – its museums, studios, galleries, and institutions.
Frank Bowling
Frank Bowling is one of the most significant artists of the late-20th and early-21st centuries. His work is associated with bright fields of colours – yellows, pinks, reds, blues – melting into each other and inundating the pictorial space with warmth and energy.
Belkis Ayón: Sikán Illuminations
This must-see exhibition offers a rare glimpse into the work of one of Cuba’s most well-known yet enigmatic contemporary artists.
Five London Exhibitions in 2025
This year, London’s art world promises an exciting group of exhibitions, from emerging artists to established icons, covering diverse practices from around the globe.
Turner Prize 2024
The Turner Prize, Britain’s most anticipated art award, sets the tone for contemporary debates concerning the state of the visual arts in the country.
Gabriela Giroletti’s Show at Leme Gallery
In São Paulo, Brazil, Leme Gallery is currently hosting a solo exhibition by Gabriela Giroletti, a young Brazilian artist based in London, United Kingdom.