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The São Paulo Biennial was founded in 1951 upon the initiative
of industrialist Francisco (Ciccillo) Matarazzo Sobrinho (1898-1977).
It is the second oldest art biennial in the world after Venice (in existence
since 1895), which serves as its role model.
Its initial aim was to make contemporary art (primarily from Western
Europe and the USA) known in Brazil, push the country's access to the
current art scene in other metropolis, and establish Sao Paulo itself
as an international art center. Naturally, the biennial always serves
to bring Brazilian art closer to foreign guests.
Since the 4th edition in 1957, the São Paulo Biennial has been
held at the Pavilhão Ciccillo Matarazzo in the Parque do Ibirapuera.
The pavilion was designed by a team lead by Oscar Niemeyer and Hélio
Uchôa, and provides an exhibition space of 30,000 sqm.
As with its Venetian role model, São Paulo hosts national presentations
as well as international exhibitions held under the direction of rotating chief curators.
In addition to the art biennial, an International
Biennial for Architecture and Design has been held since 1973.
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31st São Paulo Biennial
6 Sept. - 7 Dec. 2014
Team of curators: Charles Esche, Galit Eilat, Nuria Enguita Mayo, Pablo Lafuente, Oren Sagiv
30th São Paulo Biennial
7 Sept. - 9 Dec. 2012
Chief curator: Luis Pérez-Oramas
29th Biennial, 2010
25 Sept. - 12 Dec. 2010
Chief curators: Moacir dos Anjos, Agnaldo Farias. 5 curators
28th Biennial, 2008
26 Oct. - 6 Dec. 2008
Artistic director:
Ivo Mesquita
27th Biennial, 2006
7 Oct. - 17 Dec. 2006
Chief curator:
Lisette Lagnado
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26th Biennial, 2004
25 Sept. - 19 Dec.
Chief curator: Alfons Hug
25th Biennial, 2002
23 March - 2 June
Chief curator: Alfons Hug
24th Biennial, 1998
3 Oct. - 13 Dec.
Chief curator:
Paulo Herkenhoff
23rd Biennial, 1996
6 Oct. - 8 Dec.
Chief curator:
Nelson Aguilar
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