ART FOR ART AUCTION

The ‘Art for Art’ auction is a charity event curated by Pedro Buarque de Hollanda, bringing together works from renowned artists such as Adriana Varejão, Alex Cerveny, Ana Elisa Egreja, Emmanuel Nassar, Luiz Zerbini, Lídia Lisboa, Marcela Cantuária, Márcia Falcão, Miguel Rio Branco, Nilda Neves, Vik Muniz, Vivian Caccuri, and Tainan Cabral. The initiative builds a support network between established artists and emerging talents, especially those from peripheral communities.

In its third edition (2023, 2024, and 2025), the auction has raised over 8 million BRL, with all proceeds donated to institutions that use culture as a means of transformation, expanding opportunities for young artists and communities. Produced by Paula Simonsen and supported by galleries such as Almeida & Dale, Fortes D’Aloia & Gabriel, Galeria Millan, Gentil Carioca, Gomide & Co, Nara Roesler, and Blombô, the initiative reinforces our commitment to valuing art and its power for social transformation.

Beneficiary Projects and NGOs:

• Bela Maré – Located in the Maré Complex, Rio de Janeiro, it promotes exhibitions, artistic residencies, and cultural training, expanding access to art in peripheral areas.
• Casa do Povo – A cultural center in São Paulo encouraging artistic and social practices connected to its humanist and community history.
• Ali.Leste – A collective focused on urban space occupation and peripheral artist development.
• Spectaculu – A Rio-based art and technology school training young people from underserved communities for the creative market.
• Educação Solar – Offers free activities such as courses and workshops, using art and care as tools for transformation.
• Fundo Elixir – A program of the UFRB Institute supporting arts and humanities scholarships for students and artists from Bahia’s Recôncavo region.
• Fundação Casa Grande – Located in Ceará’s Chapada do Araripe, invests in the education and cultural development of children and adolescents.