Diego Rivera’s illusions ignite social struggles: MASP launches three online art history courses from Feb to June 2026, linking Latin American vibes to its European masterpieces.
The MASP turns its Escola MASP into a gateway to centuries of art. Programs tie into the Latin American Histories theme and the museum’s European collection, spanning the 17th to 21st centuries.
Latin American Art’s Fiery Politics
Latin American Art History, led by Luise Malmaceda, dives into 20th-21st century works. Artists reshape the region through social debates, from labor fights to Indigenous rights.
March 9 to June 1, 2026, Mondays 7-9pm. 12 online sessions. General: 5x $384 BRL. MASP Friend: 5x $326 BRL. Learn more and enroll: https://masp.org.br/masp-escola/historia-da-arte-latino-americana
Baroque Bursts from MASP Collection
Art Histories — Baroque via MASP, with Juliana Guide. From Caravaggio to Rembrandt, Bernini, and Velázquez. Spotlights women like Artemisia Gentileschi.
Covers colonial exchanges and multicultural expressions. Feb 25 to May 27, 2026, Wednesdays 7-9pm. 14 online sessions. Same prices. Enroll: https://masp.org.br/masp-escola/historias-da-arte-o-barroco-pelo-acervo-do-masp
Modern Art’s Fresh Take
Modern Art Histories, by Felipe Martinez. Monet, Van Gogh, Picasso, Matisse trace 19th-century shifts. Direct access to MASP treasures reveals social changes.
“The course offers a reading of modern art through the economic, social, and philosophical transformations of the period. Artistic production is analyzed via direct contact with the MASP collection, a public heritage,” says Felipe Martinez.
March 16 to June 15, 2026, Mondays 7-9pm. 13 online sessions. Same rates. Link: https://masp.org.br/masp-escola/historias-da-arte-moderna
All include scholarships for public school teachers via selection. 15% off for MASP Friends. Certificates for 80% attendance. Live classes recorded for 30 days.
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