Thursday, November 13, 2025

Alma da Rua Gallery opens solo exhibition by Mari Pavanelli – Exhibition closes the gallery's calendar of shows for the year.


The Alma da Rua Gallery, located in one of the most emblematic addresses in São Paulo, Beco do Batman, presents, starting November 29th, a solo exhibition by Mari Pavanelli. Titled “Between Affection and Absence,” the show features a series of previously unseen works. These canvases, through her unmistakable style, depict female figures representing feelings that inhabit her in different spheres, as she explains: “In the female figures I portray, there is introspection, melancholy, and strength. They are not portraits of other women, but of internal states, of presences that inhabit me. There is a sad sweetness in them, a calm beauty, and an emotional density that invites the viewer to linger.”
Mari explains that these works address a learning process about latent marks that permeate her existence. “It’s not about healing, but my paintings speak about this process: that of gently rebuilding oneself, of learning to be whole even in pieces, of transforming silence into living matter,” she reveals. In this universe where there is an encounter between silence—not empty, but welcoming—Pavanelli creates the narrative of her creations and understands them, in a space between presence and absence, as places of pause, memory, and reconnection.

 


Thus, the work “The Floor of Shards” is a powerful reminder of a past lived in the countryside, in dialogue with her reality, in a metaphor for herself, in her words: “like a person who has already lost, who has already broken, but who continues to rebuild.” Painting, for her, means a process of feeling and remembering, of gathering what has been scattered and giving form to what has broken, with everything always connected and interconnected to her existential perception. “My work stems from what surrounds me and permeates me. Especially the relationship with my home, my body, and the plants I cultivate, which become extensions of each other. It is the body as dwelling and the house as body.”

 

These elements appear in the works not only as symbols, but as living presences, witnessing time, care, and affection. Thus, the exhibition “'Between Affection and Absence' is about remaining, about recognizing that it is possible to flourish, even when everything seems to have broken,” concludes Mari Pavanelli.


Title: Floor of Shards Dimensions: 60×80 Technique: Acrylic on canvas

Mari Pavanelli –
@maripavanelli Mari Pavanelli, a 38-year-old artist born in Tupã and based in
São Paulo, creates vibrant works celebrating nature and feminine essence. Since
2012, after leaving the financial sector and graduating in advertising and
marketing, Mari is a self-taught artist who transforms colors and forms into
visual poetry through murals and canvases. Her works, present in more than 7
countries, connect the dreamlike to the real, inspiring courage and positivity.
In 2023, she shone at the Christie's auction, uniting art and social impact.
Alma da Rua Gallery – @galeriaalmadarua Founded in 2009 by collector Tito
Bertolucci as Alma do Mar, which focused on highlighting art related to surf
culture, the gallery was renamed Alma da Rua in 2015. Today, more
comprehensive, the space focuses on graffiti and street art and is considered a
center for generating and articulating urban art. It fosters various types of
cultural manifestations and activities through reflection, training,
production, and the history of art present in the streets.

Service -Alma da Rua Gallery

Exhibition: “Between Affection and Absence”

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

Opening: November 29th –2 PM

Exhibition period:November 30th to December 29th

Visiting hours: Daily from 10 AM to 6 PM Free admission




Brazilian Chamber of Commerce INC celebrates Person of the Year in New York.


The Person of the Year 2026 Dinner is the awards ceremony for the 2026 Person of the Year of the Brazil-United States Chamber of Commerce, which will take place in New York City on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. This is one of the most important events on the bilateral agenda between Brazil and the United States.

The Brazil Chamber of Commerce in New York invites business leaders, politicians, and managers to participate in the prestigious Person of the Year 2026 Award, a celebration of the enduring partnership between Brazil and the United States. Since 1970, this iconic event has brought together influential leaders to honor those who have made exceptional contributions to strengthening ties between the two countries.

The evening combines inspiring tributes with unique networking opportunities, recognizing impactful

initiatives that foster collaboration and positive change. Furthermore, the funds raised at the Person of the Year Award Gala Dinner support the Person of the Year Scholarship Program, which expands the knowledge and experiences of emerging young talents.

The event offers several sponsorship categories — Inner Circle, Platinum, and Gold — each with different

levels of benefits to promote your company and ensure special access to events throughout the week. This initiative strengthens the bonds that drive business success, cultural exchange, and vibrant communities.

The honorees for 2025

are: Brazilian Fabricio Bloisi, CEO of Prosus (market value: US$166 billion), a Dutch internet company serving two billion customers, also CEO of the South African group Naspers, founder of Movile Group, and chairman of the board of iFood (market value: US$5.4 billion). American Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of the multinational transportation company Uber Technologies, Inc. (market value: US$162.29 billion), which leads operations in more than 70 countries, including Brazil. Previously, he was CEO of Expedia (market value: US$25.32 billion) and CFO of IAC Travel.

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