SP-Arte

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Authenticity of Tarsila do Amaral painting shown at SP-Arte called into question

A leading Brazilian auctioneer claims that the painting, which was offered for $3.2m in a private viewing during the fair, is a forgery

SP-Arte’s 20th edition puts the focus on Latin America

While earlier editions saw more global participation, South America’s biggest art fair has become a regional showcase and a more inclusive reflection of Brazilian contemporary art

SP-Arte turns 20—as Brazilian artists and curators take the spotlight at Venice

São Paulo fair’s founder says her efforts are “legitimised” by Adriano Pedrosa being the first South American to curate the Venice Biennale this month

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Brazil’s rising art-world profile brings renewed international attention to SP-Arte, the country’s biggest fair

The 19th edition of SP-Arte features a small but optimistic set of international dealers who say navigating the country’s complicated and expensive customs rules is worth the trouble

SP-Arte launches art fair focused on regional artists

The first edition of Rotas Brasileiras features artists working outside of traditional art centres like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro

SP-Arte opens with upbeat expectations and a new sector championing unrepresented artists

Brazil’s foremost art fair is back in its usual time and place, and collectors and gallerists have come to reconnect and do business

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Brazil's SP-Arte fair to focus on design and digital art sectors

The 18th edition of the Brazilian art fair features around 30 design galleries, a recently introduced sector, and a selling exhibition of digital art

Unrepresented minority artists get a boost at virtual edition of SP-Arte

In light of recent social shifts, major market events "need to rethink, reinvent and rejuvenate" by including more under-represented classes of artists, director says

Brazilian galleries and museums to remain closed despite Bolsonaro's draconian stance on coronavirus

As the Brazilian president calls for businesses to re-open despite a growing number of Covid-19 cases, some refuse to follow "politically-influenced" advice

SP-Arte opens with a bright mood and sunny outlook on the market

Sales were slow—and stayed mostly inside the Brazilian circuit—but the trade remains optimistic