Thursday, September 17, 2026

An Honor Celebrating Art and Culture

 


An evening of recognition, emotion and celebration of Brazilian art marked September 16 during the Primavera 26 exhibition, held at the Art, Culture & Design Space in São Paulo.

Brazilian visual artist Regina Duarte received, with great emotion, the honor of Ambassador of Peace for Brazilian Dramaturgy, granted by ACLAB – Academy of Sciences, Letters and Arts of Brazil, in partnership with the WORLD ART SHOW Brasil Association, founded by entrepreneur and journalist Sula Costa.

The honor was presented by Célia Raquel at the Art, Culture & Design Space, with visual artist Dilson Cavalcanti serving as host of the evening and welcoming artists, guests and members of São Paulo's cultural community.

More than simply receiving a title, the moment represented recognition of a career devoted to art, culture, creativity and the appreciation of the human being.

For Regina Duarte, the honor represents not only an achievement, but also a renewed commitment to culture and to the mission of using art as a bridge capable of bringing people, stories and different cultural expressions together.

“Life has moments like this: special occasions when the person being honored also feels deeply honored.”

The celebration brought together visual artists, guests and members of São Paulo society, creating an evening marked by encounters between different generations and artistic languages.

Primavera 26 Brings Together Distinguished Visual Artists

The Primavera 26 group exhibition features works by six renowned artists:

  • Lígia Desa
  • Manfredo Tabacniks
  • Márcio Petroni
  • Maria Isabel Santos
  • Ralt Schotz
  • Vagner Aniceto

The exhibition will remain open to the public until October 3 at the Art, Culture & Design Space, located at 234 Caconde Street, Jardim Paulista, São Paulo, Brazil.

The exhibition transforms the venue into a meeting point for artists, collectors, art enthusiasts and members of São Paulo's cultural community, reaffirming the importance of initiatives that promote and celebrate contemporary artistic production.

Regina Duarte's tribute therefore becomes a special part of the Primavera 26 program — a moment dedicated to recognition, culture and the celebration of Brazilian artistic expression.

An honor to receive. A joy to share. A commitment to continue making art a bridge between people, cultures and dreams.

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Alma da Rua Gallery Opens Solo Exhibition by Tio Trampo

                                      Artwork “Gestural Line”

Image credit: Courtesy of the artist / artist’s archive

Title: Gestural Line

Technique: Assemblage using permanent markers, with signatures manually cut out with a utility knife and painted with spray paint.

Dimensions: 38 × 40 cm


On September 19, Alma da Rua Gallery will present “Before, Now and Beyond”, a solo exhibition by Tio Trampo, one of the pioneers of graffiti in Porto Alegre.

With a career marked by experimentation and a strong connection between art, spirituality, and social transformation, Tio Trampo is a painter and illustrator who brings dozens of works to Beco do Batman, in São Paulo. The pieces have previously been featured in an exhibition in Porto Alegre, his hometown. In the capital of São Paulo, the exhibition will be open to the public free of charge until October 21.

Currently, his artistic practice is dedicated to the study of “sacred” geometry and spherical forms, a concept he calls “Dance of the Spheres.” His work explores symbols, memories, and ancestral knowledge.

In addition to his artistic production, Tio Trampo works as an educator in social projects, bringing graffiti to communities and underserved neighborhoods and reaffirming art as a tool for access to culture, self-expression, and social transformation.

His constantly evolving work has gone beyond the walls of Porto Alegre and gained national recognition through participation in exhibitions and graffiti gatherings in different regions of Brazil, strengthening collaborative networks within urban culture.

Founded by collector Tito Bertolucci as Alma do Mar, with a focus on art connected to surf culture, the gallery was renamed Alma da Rua several years later. Today, with a broader scope, the space focuses on graffiti and pichação and is considered a center for the creation and promotion of urban art.

The gallery supports various forms of cultural expression and activities through reflection, education, production, and the preservation of the history of art found in the streets.

Alma da Rua Gallery – @galeriaalmadarua

EVENT INFORMATION

Alma da Rua Gallery

Exhibition: “Before, Now and Beyond”

Address: Rua Medeiros de Albuquerque, 188 – Vila Madalena | Beco do Batman

Opening: September 19 – starting at 2:00 PM

Exhibition period: September 20 to October 21

Visiting hours: Every day, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Admission: Free

Source: JuVilela Press
Photo: Press Office
Edited by: Sula Costa – MTB 0003600/GO

Friday, September 11, 2026

Women Who Transform – by Rosita Cavenaghi.



Launched in 2023 by curator, gallerist, and art manager Rosita Cavenaghi, the *Mulheres que Transformam* exhibition was created to highlight the female presence in the art world and give visibility to women who find in art a powerful form of expression, resistance, reinvention, and transformation.


Since its inaugural edition, the exhibition has been conceived as a space for connection, dialogue, and recognition, bringing together diverse backgrounds, generations, and artistic mediums. Painting, sculpture, photography, embroidery, textile art, and other forms of expression intertwine to reveal stories, feelings, memories, and experiences that reflect the richness and plurality of the female universe.


The exhibition’s name itself captures the project's essence: women who transform matter into art, experiences into narratives, and challenges into new possibilities. These are artists who, through their creative processes, also transform themselves and awaken new perceptions in everyone who encounters their work.


Conceived by Rosita Cavenaghi—a prominent figure in the art market—*Mulheres que Transformam* goes beyond the traditional concept of a group exhibition. The project has established itself as an initiative that fosters inclusion, appreciation, recognition, and the strengthening of female artistic production, creating connections among artists, the public, curators, collectors, and professionals from various fields.


With a career dedicated to art and to building bridges between artists and the public, Rosita Cavenaghi brings together extensive experience as an art manager, curator, and gallerist. After years of working in the art market, she founded Art_a3 Gallery, expanding her efforts to champion both established artists and emerging talent, while developing curatorial projects that bring people, stories, and diverse artistic expressions closer together.


Over the course of its editions, *Mulheres que Transformam* has broadened its scope of representation and strengthened its identity as a project committed to celebrating art created by women. In 2026, marking its fourth edition, the exhibition reaffirms its mission to celebrate talent, reveal new narratives, and recognize the power of female creativity.


More than just showcasing artworks, the exhibition invites the public to feel, reflect, and connect with diverse stories and perspectives. It is an encounter with women who transform the way we see, as well as matter, memory, and life itself, through art.


Because art transforms. Voices transform. And when women occupy spaces—creating, expressing, and sharing their stories—new possibilities are born.




📍 INFORMATION


WOMEN WHO TRANSFORM EXHIBITION – 4th EDITION


Exhibition dates:

October 3 to 13, 2026


Opening / Vernissage:

October 3, 2026, at 4:00 PM


Presented by:

Galeria Art_a3


Venue:

Circolo Italiano de São Paulo

Avenida Ipiranga, 344 – 1st and 2nd floors

Edifício Itália – República

São Paulo – SP


Curated and conceived by:

Rosita Cavenaghi


"Women Who Transform" is an invitation to celebrate art, strength, sensitivity, and the leading role of women.


Your presence transforms us.



Social Action Brings Together Leaders, Entrepreneurs and Public Managers in Santo Amaro





An evening gathering held on September 15 at GD Arena Show, in Santo Amaro, São Paulo, brought together representatives of associations, entrepreneurs, public managers and social leaders around initiatives focused on social impact and new partnerships.

The night of September 15 was marked by dialogue, the presentation of projects and the search for new partnerships aimed at contributing to the quality of life of the population in São Paulo.

The event took place at GD Arena Show, located at Rua Rui Raizama, No. 42, Santo Amaro, São Paulo, bringing together representatives from different sectors of society interested in developing initiatives with social and institutional impact.

Among the participants was Arthur de Souza Neto, Vice President of the International Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Agriculture, Culture and Tourism – Equatorial Guinea and Amazon Region, who took part in discussions involving institutional cooperation, culture, social responsibility and closer connections between private initiatives and projects of public interest.

Another highlight was the participation of Elza, entrepreneur and founder of Somnus Colchões, who presented a proposal in the healthcare sector involving the development and supply of high-technology hospital mattresses designed for stretchers in São Paulo's public hospitals.

The proposal seeks to offer a technological solution designed to improve comfort and conditions for patients during their stay in public healthcare facilities.

The WORLD ART SHOW Brasil Association was represented by its founder, Sula Costa, reinforcing the importance of culture, art and social initiatives as instruments for inclusion and transformation.

The organization has been developing projects that connect art, education, culture and social action, bringing initiatives closer to communities and creating opportunities for collaboration among different sectors.

Also attending was Everaldo de Andrade, known as “the happiest taxi driver in São Paulo,” who recently received the title of Commander of Public Relations from ACLAB – Academy of Sciences, Letters and Arts of Brazil, in recognition of his trajectory and activities.

The gathering also included the participation of Renata Abreu and Fábio Faria, as well as other leaders and representatives from different sectors.

More than a social gathering, the meeting was conceived as an opportunity to connect people, projects and institutions, creating possibilities for innovative ideas and social initiatives to move forward and reach the community.

The central purpose was to strengthen a network of cooperation among associations, entrepreneurs, public managers and civil-society leaders, demonstrating how collaboration between different sectors can contribute to the development of new social solutions.

In Santo Amaro, the evening concluded with a message of collaboration: when different sectors of society come together around a shared social purpose, new possibilities for transformation can emerge.

Elza Soares , Renata Aeu and Sula Costa