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Where: Museu de Arte do Rio — MAR, Praça Mauá, Rio de Janeiro
Tainan Cabral’s Armadilhas no Paraíso looks at Rio from its western districts, the Zona Oeste. The starting point is a tension between everyday difficulties and the strength of popular celebration. The exhibition offers the artist’s perspective on urban experience beyond the city’s familiar postcard views.
What does the museum present?
MAR shows new works in Cabral’s first solo institutional exhibition at this museum. The curatorial team comprises Marcelo Campos, Amanda Bonan, Jean Carlos Azuos and Amanda Rezende.
The title can be translated as “Traps in Paradise”. It poses a useful question for your visit: what lies behind the image of a city of celebration, and how do its residents create room for joy? The exhibition will interest visitors who want to explore Rio’s contemporary art and see the city through a particular artistic perspective.
Dates and visiting
The exhibition opened on 15 September 2026 and is announced until 28 February 2027 at Museu de Arte do Rio on Praça Mauá. Check the museum’s current opening hours and tickets before visiting.
Discussing your journey
Give Hola Taxi Museu de Arte do Rio — MAR, your date, departure address and passenger count. If you plan to continue exploring after the exhibition, you can discuss a return from another address. Your hotel, GIG and SDU are different starting points; specify where you will actually be travelling from.
Sources
Checked: 2026-10-23
