Museum of Contemporary Art, University of São Paulo, Contemporary art museum in São Paulo, Brazil
The Museu de Arte Contemporânea da Universidade de São Paulo is a museum holding paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, ceramics, and woven works from the modern era. Its spaces contain examples of how artists of the 1900s worked across different materials and techniques.
The institution was established in 1963 and grew to become one of Latin America's largest repositories for art of the 1900s. Its creation linked university education in art with the building of an important public collection.
The museum presents rotating exhibitions featuring artists from Brazil and beyond, inviting visitors to encounter contemporary perspectives and creative approaches. The collection shows how 20th-century creators approached their craft and responded to their time.
Visitors can walk through the galleries at their own pace or join guided tours for deeper insights into the artworks on display. Checking in advance about current exhibitions and events helps make the most of your visit.
The museum holds the Terra Foundation for American Art Collection, which documents American artists of the 1900s. It also preserves the Fulvia and Adolpho Leirner Collection, featuring Brazilian Art Deco works that reflect the artistic movements of the period.
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