MASP is exhibiting the international collective show titled 'Latin American Stories,' which brings together 187 works from 20 nations. The exhibition focuses on how the experiences of the American continent have influenced the stories told about the region.
The works, created by 148 artists, address themes that cross the daily life of the Americas since the colonial period. The show began on September 4th and will remain open until January 31, 2027. The curation was in charge of Amanda Carneiro and Julieta González, and includes various formats such as paintings, maps, documents, sculptures, photographs, installations, videos, and textiles.
Exhibition Structure
The 187 items are displayed in five galleries within the Pietro Maria Bardi Building, presenting pieces ranging from the pre-colonial to the contemporary period. Five thematic axes guide the historical narrative of the show:
In 'The World Upside Down,' the impact of colonization and the formation of a myth of the tropical paradise destined for European exploitation are explored.
The theme 'Rhetoric of Progress' takes the visitor to the 20th century, analyzing how urbanization and industrialization altered the narrative with promises of modernity, but also intensified inequality and environmental degradation.
'American Societies' is dedicated to the different ways of community organization that arose in opposition to incomplete development.
'We Are Dancing' deals with narratives of cultural exchange and economic dependence, viewed through the lens of migration.
Finally, 'The Fall of the Sky' invites reflection on the articulation between dream and myth, positioning them as alternatives to ideals of progress.
Although there is a 'suggested sequence,' visitors are free to move through the exhibition in any order, thus allowing them to construct their own interpretation of the project.
Practical Information
The exhibition opened on September 4th and will be available until January 31, 2027. The location is the Pietro Maria Bardi Building, located at MASP, on the 2nd to 6th floors, at Avenida Paulista, 1578, in Bela Vista, São Paulo.
Operating hours are: Tuesdays, from 10 am to 8 pm; Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 10 am to 6 pm; Fridays, from 10 am to 9 pm; and Saturdays and Sundays, from 10 am to 6 pm. Mondays are closed.
Regarding costs, standard tickets cost R$ 85, and half-price admission is available. There is also free entry every Tuesday during the day, and on Fridays, between 6 pm and 8:30 pm. Reservations must be made on the website.