SP–Arte 2026

🖼 Fair Type

• Includes Modern and Contemporary Art
• Features key Brazilian and international galleries
• Fair Sections
  • Main: Leading established galleries
  • Solo: Solo artist booths
  • Showcase: Emerging galleries (up to 3 artists each)
  • Design: Contemporary furniture and collectible design

🖼 Art Categories

• Contemporary Art: Painting, sculpture, installations, video, performance, conceptual works
• Modern Art: Brazilian masters from 20th century (e.g. Lygia Clark, Hélio Oiticica)
• Design: Contemporary Brazilian design objects – furniture, lighting, limited editions
• Special Projects:
  • The Screen: Curated video art (2025 by Eliel Jones)
  • Monumental: Large-scale installations curated by Carine Fol

🏢 Number of Exhibitors

• ~200 exhibitors total
• ~90+ Brazilian galleries
• ~70 international participants from Latin America, Europe, the US, and Asia
• Dozens of design galleries and solo/independent exhibitors

🌍 Main Exhibitors

• Top Brazilian Galleries: Mendes Wood DM, Fortes D’Aloia & Gabriel, Galeria Luisa Strina, Galeria Nara Roesler, Luciana Brito, Vermelho
• International Galleries: OMR (Mexico), Continua (Italy), Piero Atchugarry (Uruguay), RGR (Mexico), Salar Galería (Bolivia)
• Design Exhibitors: Etel, Banco Gallery, Rodrigo Ohtake, Carlos Motta
• Emerging Spaces: Featured prominently in Showcase and NE galleries

🎭 Associated Events

• Talks Program: Arena Iguatemi auditorium hosts artist and curator talks
• Performance Art: Site-specific works and live actions (e.g. Maurício Ianês in 2025)
• The Screen & Monumental: New 2025 curated programs for video and installation
• Gallery Night: Evening gallery openings across São Paulo
• Museum Collaborations: MASP and MAM São Paulo host exhibitions and extended hours
• Social Events: VIP dinners and parties (e.g. Hotel Unique’s Skye Bar)

♿ Accessibility

• Bienal Pavilion is fully accessible
  • Ramps at entrances
  • Elevators between floors
  • Accessible restrooms
  • Fair provides wheelchairs and staff assistance as needed

🌐 Language Support

• Portuguese & English: All fair signage, guides, and catalogs are bilingual
• Gallery Staff: Brazilian galleries speak English; international booths often have Portuguese-speaking staff
• Tours: Available in Portuguese or English
• Spanish: Some support available for Latin American attendees

🚗 Transportation

• Location: Parque Ibirapuera, Gate 3 – Bienal Pavilion
• Parking: Limited inside park; street and lot parking nearby
• Metro Access: Closest metro stations – Paraíso or AACD-Servidor (5–10 min taxi)
• Rideshare: Uber and taxis widely used and recommended due to limited parking
• Traffic Tip: Arrive early or use evenings to avoid weekday congestion

🗺 Map / Directions

• Google Maps: Search “Bienal Pavilion São Paulo – Gate 3”
• Venue Notes: Large white modernist building within Ibirapuera Park – signage clearly directs to SP–Arte entrance during the fair

📱 Social Media & Website

• Website: sp-arte.com
• Instagram: @sparteoficial – use #SPArte or #SPArte2025
• Facebook: SP–Arte
• Twitter: @SP_Arte
• Highlights: Daily IG takeovers, live stories from VIP preview, curator and gallery features

📸 Photos & Videos

• Photos:
  • Official gallery at sp-arte.com
  • Brazilian press coverage (Folha de S.Paulo, O Globo)
  • São Paulo Secret and international blogs feature fair highlights
• Videos:
  • Official recap video on SP–Arte’s YouTube and IG
  • Coverage by local TV and art media
  • Interviews with curators and artists via Sophie Suart Advisory

📞 Organizer / Contact

• Organizer: SP–Arte (Empresa Luz Cultural)
• Founder & Director: Fernanda Feitosa
• Email: info@sp-arte.com
• Phone: +55 11 3077 2880
• Press Contact: press@sp-arte.com