Bab_ado: Queerioca, Rio de Janeiro

Curated by visual artist Armando Mattos, the exhibition features 25 works, including both new pieces and selections from the BAB collection, connecting the project's 15-year trajectory with the audience in Rio de Janeiro. The show includes works by renowned artists as well as emerging contemporary talents, exploring themes such as displacement, the environment, and coexistence. Among the featured names are Panmela Castro, Laura Lima, Karola Braga, Opavivará!, and Amanda Abi Khalil.

The group exhibition expands the idea of hospitality, offering Queerioca visitors a unique perspective on the relationships between art, affection, and space. It also marks the debut of the venue’s new visual arts residency. Throughout the semester, debates and discussion circles with artists, curators, and critics will be held.