Rotas 2022 Talks

Talks Rotas Brasileiras + HOA

August 20

Conversations on the Bleachers

August 25, 26, and 27

The traditional SP–Arte Talks program, known for fostering critical discussions in the art world, is reimagined within the context of Rotas Brasileiras. In this special edition, the panel discussions are replaced by a day of encounters ahead of the event, on August 20, at Residência HOA, the São Paulo headquarters of the namesake gallery directed by Igi Ayedun.

The conversations take place throughout Saturday, at 11 AM, 2 PM, and 4 PM, offering reflections on themes surrounding the event’s central focus. Through the invited speakers, the program highlights the leading role of both established and emerging artistic trajectories.

The program is free of charge, but registration is required via an online form to receive the venue address. The talks are open to the public, will be live-streamed, and will remain available on the SP–Arte YouTube channel as well as on the HOA website.

Meanwhile, the Conversations on the Bleachers program brings the public together with key figures in Brazilian art. Featuring a dynamic format, various artistic practices are presented through the presence and voices of the artists themselves.

These conversations take place at STATE, a building adjacent to ARCA, and center on creative processes, behind-the-scenes insights into major projects, and audience questions. The sessions are moderated by Leandro Muniz.

Dilated pupil in the bleachers

The impact of new technologies on the production of national artists (Mariana Falcão [Mari The Hawk], Pedro Brasil [sonnigraphics] and Paulo Stoker, mediated by Olivia Merquior)

Sergio Augusto Porto (Central Galeria)

The work of Sergio Augusto Porto (1946) is situated in the radicalization of the space of experience

Rommulo Vieira Conceição (Aura Galeria)

Elza Lima (Arte Pará)

The work of Elza Lima (1952) focuses on the cultural traditions and daily life of the riverside populations of Pará.

Siron Franco (Galeria Paulo Darzé)

Gessiron Alves Franco (1947) is a painter, sculptor, illustrator, designer, engraver and art director.

Alberto Pitta (Carmo Johnson Projects)

Alberto Pitta (1961) is an artist, carnival artist, designer and serigrapher. For 40 years he has been one of the pioneers in the creation of what are now known as Afro-Bahian prints, using symbols, tools, clothing and props of the orixás as a source of inspiration.