Museu Vale releases the catalog of “African languages that make Brazil” and hosts a meeting with artists at Palácio Anchieta.
The African voices present in Brazilian Portuguese gain new pages with the release of the catalog of the exhibition “African languages that make Brazil”, created in partnership with the Museum of the Portuguese Language. To mark the moment, Museu Vale held a meeting between curator Tiganá Santana and Espírito Santo artists Castiel Vitorino Brasileiro, Natan Dias and Jaíne Muniz, whose works are part of the traveling exhibition.
The event took place at Palácio Anchieta and integrated the exhibition’s Public Program. Visitors could take free copies of the catalog during the activity.
The conversation encouraged sensitive listening about the voices, gestures and memories that shaped the Portuguese spoken in the country. The proposal celebrated the African presences that continue to influence art, language and daily expressions.
According to Museu Vale director Claudia Afonso, the publication expands the dialogue started in the exhibition rooms, inviting the public to revisit the works whenever they wish. “The catalog is a living extension of the exhibition. It records the reflections, dialogues and images that form ‘African languages that make Brazil’, allowing visitors to take part of this experience with them and continue engaging with the ideas presented in the show,” she says.
Exhibition explores African influences on language and culture
On display at Palácio Anchieta until December 14, the traveling exhibition investigates the influence of African presences on the language, vocabulary and pronunciation of Brazilian Portuguese. The show highlights deep connections with Sub-Saharan African languages such as Yoruba, Ewe-Fon and Bantu languages, brought by about 4.8 million Africans brought to Brazil between the 16th and 19th centuries.
These influences also appear in music, architecture, festivals and religious rituals. Sound installations, audiovisual works, Adinkra symbols and materials such as shells create a space of memory and celebration that links past and present, orality and writing.
The result is an immersive experience that recognizes and values Afrodiasporic heritage in constant transformation.
Visitation and accessibility
The exhibition is open from Tuesday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with free classification. The space offers audio description, Brazilian Sign Language and mobility accessibility. Educational visits for schools can be scheduled by calling (27) 3636-1031 and (27) 3636-1032 or by emailing educativo.mv@institutoculturalvale.org.
Museu Vale Extramuros
In its extramural phase, Museu Vale expands its activities and brings artistic manifestations and educational programs to squares, parks, schools and cultural institutions. The initiative reaches new audiences and municipalities in Greater Vitória while maintaining its commitment to cultural memory.
Recent exhibitions attracted more than 170,000 visitors, including “Transitar o Tempo”, “Folhear”, “The Extraordinary Universe of Leonardo Da Vinci”, “Memories of the Future – A view of the IHGB collection” and “Where Dreams Come From – Andrea and José Olympio Pereira Collection”.
Service
African languages that make Brazil
Visitation: until December 14, 2025
Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Palácio Anchieta – Praça João Clímaco, s/n Centro, Vitória – ES
Curatorship: Tiganá Santana
Guest Espírito Santo artists: Castiel Vitorino Brasileiro, Natan Dias and Jaíne Muniz
Rating: Free
More information: educativo.mv@institutoculturalvale.org or museuvale.org
Initiative: Museu Vale + Instituto Cultural Vale via Culture Incentive Law
Sponsorship: Vale
Partnership: Espírito Santo State Government – Department of Culture
Production: Automática
Concept: Museum of the Portuguese Language + São Paulo State Government
Realization: Ministry of Culture Federal Government
