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São Paulo Biennial Foundation
Institution in charge of the São Paulo Art Biennial. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The São Paulo Biennial Foundation (Brazilian Portuguese: Fundação Bienal de São Paulo) is the institution in charge of promoting and organizing the São Paulo Art Biennial, since its 7th edition.[1] The Biennial headquarters is the Ciccillo Matarazzo Pavilion, also known simply as the Biennial Pavilion, and is located in the Ibirapuera Park in São Paulo. In the year 1954, Ibirapuera Park and its buildings, architected by Oscar Niemeyer, were inaugurated in celebration of the 400th anniversary of the city of São Paulo.[1] The entire Ibirapuera Park and its buildings have been listed as a historical heritage site.[2]
São Paulo Biennial Pavilion | |
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Pavilhão da Bienal de São Paulo | |
![]() Building of the Biennial Foundation, architected by Oscar Niemeyer, in Ibirapuera Park, in São Paulo. | |
General information | |
Classification | Listed by CONPRESP, CONDEPHAAT e IPHAN |
Town or city | São Paulo |
Country | Brazil |
Coordinates | 23°35′16″S 46°39′21″W |
Inaugurated | 1954 |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Oscar Niemeyer |
The Foundation was created in May 1962, after the 6th São Paulo Biennial, taking over the functions until then in charge of the São Paulo Museum of Modern Art (MAM).[1]