The opening of “Miró: Mestre das Formas” at FAAP's Museu de Arte Brasileira (MAB FAAP), in Higienópolis, São Paulo, stayed with me for its artworks and a special encounter: walking through the exhibition alongside Joan Punyet Miró, grandson of the Catalan artist Joan Miró.
Through paintings, sculptures, prints and tapestries, the exhibition presents different expressions of one of modern art's great figures. Miró's colours, symbols and free forms invite us to slow down and notice the relationship between imagination, poetry and surrealism.
João Doria and Bia Doria were also among the guests at FAAP that evening. For me, it was a chance to experience São Paulo's cultural life at close quarters, with encounters that made the occasion even more meaningful.
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My meeting with Joan Punyet Miró
Standing before Joan Miró's works was memorable in itself. Sharing the route with his grandson made the visit more personal. Through conversation and laughter, we found a natural rapport that left a warm, affectionate memory.
Alongside Joan Punyet Miró, the exhibition took on a dimension beyond what can be seen in the galleries. I remember the works, but also the pleasure of sharing that moment with someone so closely connected to the artist's story.
A book with a story to treasure
Joan gave me a book with an inscription that made the evening even more special. It came to hold the warmth of our encounter, our conversations and the emotion of being surrounded by Miró's creative world.
When I return to its pages, I remember his words and the experience at MAB FAAP. Some gifts stay with us because of what they represent. This book holds a memory that remains alive long after a visit ends.
Art, architecture and life in São Paulo
The experience reinforces my interest in the relationship between art, architecture and everyday life. Museums, exhibitions and cultural spaces broaden our references and help us build a more attentive relationship with the city.
In Higienópolis, MAB FAAP forms part of that cultural experience. Getting to know São Paulo also means discovering places to find new references, talk and make memories.
I bring that perspective to Acervo Exclusivo: considering homes in dialogue with their architecture, surroundings and the experiences each address makes possible. Proximity to culture also shapes how we perceive a neighbourhood and imagine our routine there.
Sharing this visit means sharing part of my perspective on São Paulo. I like to share what I believe in: places gain meaning through our experiences and the people we meet.
I treasure the book and the memory of that evening with the same affection. Joan Punyet Miró's inscription is now part of my story.
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