New Brazilian Gallery Martins&Montero Formed from Jaqueline Martins and Sé Merger
Jaqueline Martins and Maria Montero, two prominent Brazilian art dealers, are joining forces to create Martins&Montero, a new gallery venture. The merger will see the closure of their individual galleries in São Paulo, with a new gallery set to open in the city next month. In addition, Martins&Montero will also take over the existing second location of Galeria Jaqueline Martins in Brussels.
The newly formed Martins&Montero will bring together artists from both galleries onto its roster, offering a platform for emerging and established talent from the Global South. The gallery aims to explore topical social and political issues through a variety of mediums, emphasizing the importance of art in today’s world.
With a shared vision for growth and a commitment to supporting artists from Brazil and beyond, Jaqueline Martins and Maria Montero are excited to embark on this new chapter together. The gallery’s headquarters in São Paulo will be a central hub for art in the city, featuring exhibitions, events, and public programming to engage with the local community.
In addition to their São Paulo location, Martins&Montero will continue operations in Brussels under the leadership of Yuri Olivera. The gallery’s expansion into the European art market reflects a growing interest in Brazilian contemporary art and its global impact.
To kick off their collaboration, Martins&Montero will present a series of exhibitions by Brazilian artist Jota Mombaça across their locations. Mombaça’s work, which explores themes of displacement and climate change, will set the tone for the gallery’s mission to promote diverse and thought-provoking art.
Looking ahead, Martins&Montero artists, including Mombaça, Manauara Clandestina, and Dalton Paula, are set to be featured in the main exhibition of the 2024 Venice Biennale. This opportunity to showcase Brazilian talent on an international stage underscores the gallery’s commitment to elevating artists from the region.
Overall, the merger of Jaqueline Martins and Maria Montero’s galleries marks a significant moment in the Brazilian art scene, highlighting the potential for collaboration and innovation in the ever-evolving art market.
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