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The most important art and design fair in Latin America, SP–Arte celebrates the booming art and design market in its 19th edition. From March 29 to April 2 , the Bienal Pavilion will host 167 exhibitors , including 85 national art galleries , 15 international art galleries and 45 design exhibitors – a sector that grew 30% compared to the last edition –, in addition to 14 publishers, 8 cultural institutions and independent spaces. “Through the participating galleries, SP–Arte has presented, since its first edition, several generations of artists , from those who are emerging in the market and starting their careers, to those already established in the circuit. The fair is committed to the excellence of what is shown at the event. In this sense, it establishes itself not only as a driving force for the dynamism and renewal of the market, but of the national and international art scene itself”, points out Fernanda Feitosa , founder and director of SP–Arte.

Art: 1st and 2nd floors

On the first and second floors of the pavilion, there will be galleries of modern and contemporary art, cultural institutions, autonomous spaces, as well as the Iguatemi Arena – which will host the Talks program. Among the national galleries, highlights include exhibitors such as: Almeida & Dale , which in this edition, in addition to its traditional stand with precious works by Brazilian artists, occupies a second space in partnership with Galleria Fonti (Italy), which has already exhibited at SP–Arte 2018, with a solo show by Salvatore Emblema (1929-2006) and curated by Jacopo Crivelli Visconti ; In addition to the veterans, newcomers Lima Galeria, based in São Luís do Maranhão, and Asfalto , the only commercial gallery based in the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, are also present, arriving to strengthen the casting of this edition.

International: 1st and 2nd floors

Among the new foreign artists at the 19th edition are Galeria Younique (France and Peru), Maât Gallery (France) and Nil Gallery (France) – the last two are galleries that represent African artists –, and Night Gallery from Los Angeles (USA). Galería Sur , which has participated in SP–Arte since its first edition in 2005, and Galería de las Misiones , both from Uruguay; Zielinsky (Barcelona, Spain); El Museo / Fernando Pradilla (Colombia and Spain) and; Herlitzka & Co. + Henrique Faria (Argentina and USA) will also be present. In addition, two other important galleries will participate in the fair: Opera Gallery (France) and Piero Atchugarry Gallery (USA and Uruguay).

Cultural institutions and autonomous spaces

Cultural institutions, such as MASP (São Paulo Museum of Art), Inhotim Institute and IAC (Institute of Contemporary Art), participate in SP–Arte with their respective stores selling design objects and art multiples specially selected for the event, in addition to autonomous spaces, such as Instituto Inclusartiz, Ateliê397, Solar dos Abacaxis, Casa do Povo and Pivô Arte e Pesquisa.

Design and publishers: ground floor

This year, the fair celebrates the 30% growth of the design sector compared to the last edition, now bringing together 45 exhibitors on the ground floor of the pavilion. The public will be able to see works by big names in Brazilian furniture. ETEL, ,ovo, Atelier Hugo França, Passado Composto Século XX and Teo – with 20 pieces from the 1930s to the 1980s, developed by students of the Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, which celebrates 150 years in 2023 – are some of the names that are present in the sector, in addition to the newcomers: FAS, Guto Requena and Porfirio Valladares. Publishing launches, such as the books "Lina Bo Bardi Design: Furniture from the Pioneering Era 1947-1958" , by Artemobilia; "I say and I have said", by Anna Maria Maiolino, by Ubu; and "Indigenous Banks of Brazil", by BEI, will also be held on the ground floor.

Showcase: 1st and 2nd floors

For the 19th edition, SP–Arte also seeks to create new points of contact between the different audiences that visit the fair and the visual arts, with the introduction of a new sector, called Showcase . Curated by Carollina Lauriano , the new sector is a kind of exhibition that will be spread across 13 stands at the fair, creating a circuit within the fair with works by artists selected by Lauriano and brought together under the same theme. Entitled Recovering paradises: not needing the end to arrive , the project is based on the reflections of the Martinican thinker Malcom Ferdinand and questions, through art, the separation between anti-racist social movements and environmental and ecological discussions – a false antagonism inherited from colonialism – bringing to light possible transformations in the face of a collapsing world. Participating in the Showcase : Aline Bispo (Luis Maluf), Aislan Pankararu (Galatea), Claudia Andujar (Red), Emanoel Araujo (Simões de Assis), Frederico Filippi (Athena), Jaime Lauriano (Nara Roesler), Laryssa Machada (Asfalto), Maré de Matos (Lume Gallery), Panmela Castro (Luisa Strina), Rebeca Carapiá (Leme), Rosana Paulino (Mendes Wood DM), Rubem Valentim (Almeida & Dale) and Uýra (C.galeria).

Talks at Arena Iguatemi: 2nd floor

The Talks program will take place at Arena Iguatemi. Jacopo Crivelli Visconti, Ana Carolina Ralston and Felipe Molitor will lead conversations with artists and curators on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 30, 31 and 1, at 3 pm, 4:30 pm and 6 pm. The event is organized by Felipe Molitor , curator and researcher at SP–Arte. On Sunday, April 2nd, the space will host editorial launches with autograph sessions. Day 30 (Thursday) Jacopo Crivelli Visconti 3pm : Lenora de Barros (Gomide&Co) 4:30 p.m.: Luisa Strina 6pm: Alex Cerveny (Millan) Day 31 (Friday) Ana Carolina Ralston 3pm: Darks Miranda (The Venus Project) 4:30 p.m.: Elian Almeida (Nara Roesler) 6pm: Marcia de Moraes (Leme)

Felipe Molitor 3pm: Marcia Falcao (Fortes D'Aloia & Gabriel) 4:30 pm: Andréa Hygino (Surface) 6pm: Ros4 Luz (Central) Day 02 (Sunday) Editorial launches with autograph session 2pm: Launch - “Stories Told in Fabrics - The Black Carnival of Bahia”, Alberto Pitta (Carmo Johnson Projects) 3pm: Book signing session - “Occupied Amazon” and “Pantanal”, João Farkas (Sesc São Paulo Editions)

Audio guides and guided tours

Created and narrated by art and design experts, the content offers an immersive experience that permeates the artists and the works exhibited at the fair. For the 19th edition, SP–Arte will present five audio guides developed by Ariana Nuala, Carollina Lauriano, Henrique Menezes, Ludimilla Fonseca and Livia Debbane and will be available on Spotify.

Lounges

This year's event will feature three lounges , all designed by interior designer Marina Linhares . The main new feature is the Collectors Lounge, located on the third floor, an exclusive space for guests and exhibitors.

Gastronomy

Kitchin, Fome de Quê? and Le Pain Quotidien are the fair's official restaurants . Chandon, Terrazas, Whispering Angel, Blue Moon and Amázzoni will have bars distributed throughout the event. The official coffee of SP–Arte is Café Orfeu and water will be Lindoya.

SP–Art Circuit

In its 19th edition, Latin America's main art fair condenses its public programs – Open Studios, Gallery Night, Gallery Weekend – into a single program: the SP–Arte Circuit , the official program of events that take place before and during SP–Arte. The Circuit began on March 18th, with the inauguration of Casa SP–Arte , the Fair's permanent space, with the exhibition Mundo-Labirinto by Hélio Oiticica , and continues until the end of the fair, on April 2nd, with several activities promoted by the exhibiting galleries: cocktails, openings, talks, guided tours, open studios, etc. The program ends on April 2nd , with the closing of the fair.

SP–Arte App

For this 19th edition, SP–Arte also announces the launch of an app, the first for a fair in Latin America. The app organizes all the events that take place during the fair – editorial launches, free guided tours, talks with artists – and in the city during the SP–Arte Circuit. All activities can be favorited and will be available in the “My schedule” tab, which turns into a personalized itinerary. In the app, visitors can also browse all the useful information about the fair , view the map and the list of exhibitors, and receive reminders about the schedule. The app is free and is available in Android and iOS versions.

SP-Art House

SP–Arte has opened a permanent space dedicated to holding exhibitions and events related to the visual arts and design in São Paulo: Casa SP–Arte . Located in the Vila Modernista, designed by Flávio de Carvalho (1899-1973), Casa SP–Arte occupies the only property – among the 17 that make up the village – that has been completely restored to its original version. Casa SP–Arte has free entry and is open from Monday to Saturday, from 11 am to 5 pm.

Service- 19th SP–Art

March 29 – April 2, 2023 Biennial Pavilion – Ibirapuera Park Opening Hours: March 29 – 30: 2pm – 8pm March 31 – April 1: 12pm – 8pm April 2: 11am - 7pm Prohibited R$ 70 (full price) R$ 35 (half price) Online ticket office here Half-price tickets for students, people with disabilities and senior citizens (documents required) Children up to 10 years old do not pay entrance fee