After a successful run at Sesc Tijuca, the exhibition on Paulo César Peréio arrives at Sesc Madureira, unveiling his intimate and artistic creations.
Opening on March 17 with free admission, “Peréio – Semana que vem eu me organizo” invites the public into the personal world of the actor, director, and icon of Brazilian cinema. The show presents drawings, letters, personal objects, and unreleased recordings created in his São Paulo apartment in Bela Vista.
Curated by his children Lara, João, and Thomaz Velho, the exhibition reveals a rarely seen side of his creative life. “Since late 2025, we’ve been showing Peréio beyond acting, sharing his private works with the public,” explains Lara Velho, who leads the project in partnership with Sesc.
The apartment that became art
With curatorship by Adriana Nakamuta and design by Tania Sarquis, Daniel Leão, and Thiago Borges, the exhibition recreates the actor’s apartment, where objects, notes, and sketches become clues to his creative process. Visitors are immersed in a domestic space full of artistic experiments and personal memories.
The highlight is the “Bela Vista” installation, featuring videos made from photos by Lara Velho and unreleased audio in which Peréio sings and tells stories. Also featured is a piece by visual artist Thomaz Velho, created in tribute to his father.
Memory and creation
The show was inspired by the book Por que te mete, porra?, organized by Lara Velho. The project was born from a suggestion by artist Pinky Wainer and led the Velho siblings to catalog their father’s artistic heritage beyond cinema.
Celebrated for films such as Terra em Transe (1967), Bang Bang (1971), and Eu Te Amo (1981), Paulo César Peréio remains a central figure in Brazilian acting. This exhibition expands his legacy, revealing an artist of rare intensity and human depth.
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Exhibition: Peréio – Semana que vem eu me organizo
Venue: Sesc Madureira – Rua Ewbanck da Câmara, 90, Rio de Janeiro
Opening: March 14, 3:30 PM
Visiting hours: From March 17, 10 AM–8 PM (closed Mondays)
Admission: Free
Photo: Sylvio Loureiro
