Raquel Arnaud’s Art Gallery, Sao Paulo

Galeria Raquel Arnaud, a pioneering force in the Brazilian art market, has been vital to contemporary art's development. Established in 1973 as Gabinete de Arte, it has evolved and occupied notable locations by renowned architects like Lina Bo Bardi, Ruy Ohtake, and Felippe Crescenti.

Galeria Raquel Arnaud is a renowned in Brazil and internationally known for its focus on geometric abstraction and contemporary art. It showcases various art forms including constructive and kinetic art, installations, sculptures, paintings, drawings, and objects. The gallery's commitment to coherence and its significant role in promoting and solidifying Brazilian art has ensured its lasting presence. Noteworthy artists such as Amilcar de Castro, Willys de Castro, Lygia Clark, Mira Schendel, Sergio Camargo, Hércules Barsotti, Waltercio Caldas, Iole de Freitas, and Arthur Luiz Piza have made indispensable contributions to its success.

Located on Fidalga Street in Vila Madalena, Galeria Raquel Arnaud represents renowned national and international artists, including Waltercio Caldas, Carlos Cruz-Díez, Arthur Luiz Piza, Sérvulo Esmeraldo, Iole de Freitas, Maria Carmen Perlingeiro, Carlos Zilio, and Tuneu. The gallery also supports emerging artists who showcase new contemporary languages, such as Frida Baranek, Georgia Kyriakakis, Daniel Feingold, Julio Villani, Célia Euvaldo, Wolfram Ullrich, Elizabeth Jobim, Carla Chaim, Carlos Nunes, and Ding Musa.

In addition to its gallery work, Raquel Arnaud established the Institute of Contemporary Art (Instituto de Arte Contemporânea) in 1997, which stands as the sole institution in Brazil dedicated to cataloging artist documentation.