SP-Arte fair sees influx of international collectors and curators
Briefly

The SP-Arte art fair in São Paulo, marking its 21st edition, has kicked off Brazil's 2025 art calendar, featuring around 200 exhibitors. It showcases a strong presence of Brazilian galleries alongside design dealers. Founder Fernanda Feitosa highlights the fair's role in shaping the mood of the Brazilian art scene, citing increased interest from international collectors post-pandemic. Sales directors report robust activity during the opening, signaling a recovery in the market. Notably, esteemed curator Jose Roca reflects on the resurgence and sustained interest in Brazilian art post-COVID.
Fernanda Feitosa, the fair's founder, notes the event sets the mood for Brazil's art sector and mentions positive feedback from the VIP preview.
Juliana Asmir from A Gentil Carioca highlights the enthusiasm of buyers at the fair, stating that they haven't stopped all minute.
Jose Roca, a Colombian curator, remarked on the recovery of Brazil's art scene post-pandemic, expressing optimism about returning to SP-Arte.
Feitosa mentions a surge in interest from international collectors, with participation almost tripling compared to previous editions.
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