Rio de Janeiro
A vibrant, eclectic art scene set against stunning natural landscapes
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Venues
Art & the City in Dialogue
Rio de Janeiro dazzles with a dynamic art ecosystem enriched by the Museu de Arte Moderna and the annual ArtRio fair. The Lapa neighborhood teems with galleries and street art, while the rich cultural heritage surfaces during events like the Rio Carnival, showcasing a unique blend of tradition and modernity.
Urban Infrastructure
Rio de Janeiro's Art Ecosystem
The institutions, galleries, and independent spaces through which Rio de Janeiro produces, hosts, and transmits contemporary culture.
Museu Nacional de Belas Artes
Gallery Directory
Contemporary Galleries in Rio de Janeiro
A verified directory of Rio de Janeiro's contemporary art galleries — each record fetched and confirmed from the gallery's official website.
Founded by three artists, this gallery embodies the spirit of Rio. It's a crucial launchpad for a younger generation of Brazilian artists onto the global stage, with a particular focus on work that engages with urban space and local communities.
A foundational gallery in Brazil, it represents multiple generations of the country's most important artists, making them regulars at the São Paulo and Venice Biennales. The gallery's program balances established masters with emerging voices.
A major Brazilian gallery with a strong international presence, representing both historical masters and contemporary forces. With a focus on rigorous scholarship and historical contextualization, it has been crucial in defining the narrative of Brazilian art.
Growing from the influential PIPA Prize, this institute/gallery has become a key platform for identifying and nurturing emerging Brazilian talent. Its hybrid model combines exhibition space with research activities and artist support.
Biennale Radar
Part of Biennale Radar's Art & the City in Dialogue series — aggregating live editorial intelligence about how cities and the art world speak to each other.