Instituto Moreira Salles, Art museum and nonprofit organization in Gavea, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The Instituto Moreira Salles houses extensive collections of photography, literature, music, and visual arts across multiple exhibition spaces and galleries.
Walter Moreira Salles established this cultural institution in 1992 with initial funding from Unibanco and continuous support from the Moreira Salles family.
The institute maintains a substantial archive of Brazilian photographs, documents, and films that document the social and artistic development of the country.
While the main building undergoes renovation, the institute continues its programming through partnerships with other Rio de Janeiro cultural venues.
The organization publishes ZUM Magazine, dedicated to contemporary photography, and serrote, a quarterly publication focusing on essays and intellectual discourse.
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Inception: 1992
Founders: Walter Moreira Sales
Website: http://ims.com.br
GPS coordinates: -22.98185,-43.23922
Latest update: September 20, 2025 21:00
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