Map of Modernism in São Paulo

The Modern Art Week, which took place from February 13 to 17, 1922 at the Municipal Theater of São Paulo, was a landmark that today stands as a reference for a whole period of artistic transformation on the national scene. It was influenced by European art and the desire for identity and Brazilian artistic projection.

The art works from the period can be found throughout São Paulo, whether in the collections of the main museums, or in the streets of the city at Public Art monuments. Getting in touch with these collections means getting to know the history of Brazilian art, as well as discovering the ways and secrets of this metropolis called São Paulo.
On this interactive map, you can find modern art in museums and on city streets. Learn more by clicking on the geolocated points and be sure to visit these collections at the indicated spots.