Brazilian Curators Appointed to Lead 2027 Bienal de São Paulo, Emphasizing Local Talent
The Fundação Bienal de São Paulo has announced the appointment of Amanda Carneiro and Raphael Fonseca as the chief curators for the 2027 edition of the Bienal de São Paulo. This event is recognized as Latin America's largest and longest-running visual arts exhibition. Carneiro, a curator at the Museu de Arte de São Paulo (MASP), and Fonseca, associated with Culturgest in Portugal and the Denver Art Museum, bring extensive experience in curating international art exhibitions. Their selection marks a return to a Brazilian-led curatorial approach, following the 2025 edition's focus on African and diaspora themes under Cameroonian curator Bonaventure Soh Bejeng Ndikung. The Bienal de São Paulo, founded in 1951, has evolved from a model inspired by the Venice Biennale to one that emphasizes curatorial innovation and local perspectives. 
