Galleries Consolação Galeria Vermelho One of the most consistently interesting galleries in São Paulo, 10-year-old Galeria Vermelho has a well earned reputation for championing emerging artists, investing considerable care and effort into their careers. Rua Minas Gerais 350, Higienópolis (3138 1520/ galeriavermelho.com.br). Metrô 2, Consolação. Open 10am-7pm Tue-Fri; 11am-5pm Sat.
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Itaim Bibi & Vila Olímpia Casa Triângulo This big, stylish white gallery is strong on Brazilian and international names, unafraid to shock, and doesn’t shy from variety. Founded in 1988, the gallery continues to play an essential part in championing emerging artists, Brazilian and otherwise, and takes part in a number of important international art fairs. Rua Paes de Araújo 77, Itaim Bibi (3167 5621/ casatriangulo.com.br). Open 11am-7pm Tue-Sat. No credit cards.
Jardins Emma Thomas Following two years sharing a space with Barra Funda’s Baró Galeria, this hip young ‘emerging’ gallery is all grown up, and settling into a new, purpose-built gallery in Jardins. Inside, a whitecube exhibition space leads up to a large office space; and right on top, a terrace, looking over the treetops of leafy Jardins. Rua Estados Unidos 2205, Jardim Paulista (3666 6489/ emmathomas.com.br). Open 10am-7pm Mon-Fri; 11am-5pm Sat. Zipper Galeria The emphasis at this savvy gallery, owned by the experienced galerista Fabio Cimino, is on the new and the pop. With excellent curation and two spaces, upstairs and down, there’s always something on that’s worth seeing here. Rua Estados Unidos 1494, Jardim Paulista (4306 4306/zippergaleria.com.br). Open 10am-7pm Mon-Fri; 11am-5pm Sat. No credit cards.
Pinheiros Choque Cultural This unpretentious, influential, cutting-edge gallery is dedicated to Brazilian urban art from graffiti artists to skateboard designers and printmakers. In early 2013, it closed its much loved original gallery space at Rua João Moura, concentrating its activities at what was formerly its second location. Rua Medeiros de Albuquerque 250, Vila Madalena (3061 2365/choquecultural. com.br). Open 10am-6pm Tue-Fri; 1-6pm Sat. Galeria Logo In a versatile white space with a basement area that means two shows can run concurrently, Galeria Logo is a favourite with the skate/ graffiti/meeja crowd, and got off to a flying start when it opened in 2011 with
a series of ambitious, large-scale shows. We particularly like Walter Nomura’s complex, colourful, messy paintings and Flávio Samelo’s striking photographs. Rua Artur de Azevedo 401, Pinheiros (3062 2381/galerialogo.com). Open 11am-7pm Tue-Sat.
Santa Cecília Baró Galeria Baró is an important player in SP and beyond, and it does things on a grand scale, with a constantly changing programme and a hallmark dash of daring. The stylish Spanish owner, Maria Baró, has developed particularly good connections with artists from other Latin American countries. Her gallery occupies a huge industrial space in the rising art district of Barra Funda, where it has the floor space for large installations. Rua Barra Funda 216, Barra Funda (3666 6489/ barogaleria.com). Metrô 3, Marechal Deodoro. Open 11am-7pm Tue-Fri; 11am-5pm Sat. No credit cards.
Vila Madalena Central Galeria With a mission to discover some of the talent emerging from São Paulo’s art schools, this gallery represents a varied line of young artists. Look out for the unique, compelling self-portraits by Nino Cais – one of the hits at the 2012 São Paulo Bienal. Rua Mourato Coelho 751, Vila Madalena (2645 4480/ centralgaleriadearte.com). Open 10am7pm Mon-Fri; 10am-5pm Sat. No credit cards. Galeria Eduardo Fernandes Don’t be intimidated by the dark, high wall that faces the street in front of this gallery. Ring the bell, and you’ll be greeted by smiling staff and led through a bamboo-lined courtyard to the modern, white-walled gallery space out back. Wander between two exhibition rooms and the gallery’s permanent collection, contemplating contemporary works by impressive international names. The open office invites interactions between visitors and gallery staff. Rua Harmonia 145, Vila Madalena (3032 6380/ galeriaeduardohfernandes.com). Open 10am-7pm Tue-Fri; 10am-6pm Sat. No credit cards.
Vila Mariana White Cube São Paulo It’s one of the first major international galleries to arrive in São Paulo – but we’re wagering it won’t be the last. Opened in December 2012, London’s White Cube gallery kicked off with a solo show by one of its Brit Art stars, Tracey Emin. It also represents Antony Gormley, love-him-or-hate-him art bad boy Damien Hirst, and a huge list of major international talent, some of whom are already jockeying for a show in SP. As well as bringing artists from its current roster to show in SP, the gallery will be showing Brazilian artists at its new, immense London space in Bermondsey, and possibly even in its Hong Kong branch. Rua Agostinho Rodrigues Filho 550, Vila Mariana (whitecube.com). Open 11am-7pm Tue-Sat.
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