The Pinacoteca Municipal de Mauá celebrates 20 years with the launch of its first catalog. The publication concludes a cycle started in 2024 with a commemorative exhibition and the restoration of the painting Moinho de Sal Matarazzo (1963) by Hans Grudzinski.
History and relevance of the collection
Founded in 2003 and located in the Teatro Municipal de Mauá, the Pinacoteca was created by the mobilization of artists, curators, and civil society. The collection grew from 44 works to over 500, including masters like Lasar Segall, Tomie Ohtake, and Manabu Mabe, as well as contemporary regional artists.
Curatorship and catalog
Coordinated by Maria Luiza Meneses, the catalog gathers texts and images of the works. Contributions from Cecília Camargo, Luciara Ribeiro, Jayne Nunes, William Puntschart, and a poem by Macário Ohana Vangelis highlight local critical thinking. It also includes an educational notebook for teachers and public schools.
Commitment to accessibility and preservation
The project includes a tactile reproduction of Moinho de Sal Matarazzo (1963) by the Inclua-me studio and complete restoration of the painting. This ensures enjoyment by visually impaired people and strengthens democratized access to art.
Cultural activism
For Maria Luiza Meneses, visual arts curator at Centro Cultural São Paulo, the project represents her cultural activism, strengthening the collection of her hometown and keeping its cultural roots alive.
Service
Launch of the “Pinacoteca de Mauá” Catalog
Date: November 29, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM | Launch panel at 3:00 PM
Location: Pinacoteca Municipal de Mauá | Rua Gabriel Marques, 353, Vila Noêmia, Mauá, SP
