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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