Galeria Paulo Darze (Paulo Darze Art Gallery), Salvador

Since 1983, this gallery has been Bahia’s go-to destination for contemporary Bahian and Brazilian art. Whether it’s showcasing individual brilliance or collective creativity, the Paulo Darzé Art Gallery celebrates the vibrant diversity of artistic expressions, styles, and techniques. With a steady rotation of temporary exhibitions, a rich permanent collection, and a passport full of stamps from art fairs around the globe, it’s not just a gallery-it’s a cultural beacon.

For over 35 uninterrupted years, this artistic powerhouse has called a custom-built, 600 square-meter venue home. Split across two floors, with soaring 6.5-meter ceilings that seem to stretch toward the heavens, it offers a perfect blend of natural and artificial light to set each masterpiece aglow. Fully air-conditioned and complete with extensive collection storage, the gallery ensures both the art and its admirers are always in their comfort zone. Oh, and don’t miss the on-site shop, where you’ll find a carefully curated selection of art books and delightful keepsakes to take home.