Confluence Tokyo – São Paulo is an exhibition held at the Embassy of Brazil in Tokyo that brings together the long-standing tradition of the São Paulo Biennial with the city’s street art culture. Founded in 1951, the São Paulo Biennial is the oldest international art biennial after Venice, and this exhibition introduces its history, themes, and contemporary relevance alongside works by leading street artists from São Paulo.

The exhibition explores the idea of “confluence,” where biennial and street art, past and present, and Tokyo and São Paulo intersect. It includes a section presenting the outcomes and background of the 36th São Paulo Biennial, which runs in Brazil until January 11, 2026, as well as a curated selection of street artists who have shaped São Paulo’s urban visual culture.

A key highlight is the participation of Lidia Lisbôa, an exhibiting artist from the 36th São Paulo Biennial, who will visit Japan specially for the opening ceremony. The exhibition is structured around three perspectives: the history and present of the São Paulo Biennial, the energy of São Paulo’s street art scene, and a space for creative dialogue between Japanese and Brazilian artists through curatorial collaboration and exchange.

Dates
January 16 to February 13, 2026

Venue
Embassy of Brazil, Tokyo (Aoyama)

Organizer
JBAC (Japan Brazil Art Center)

Support
Embassy of Brazil in Japan / Instituto Guimarães Rosa

Institutional Cooperation
Fundação Bienal de São Paulo

Information

Start: Jan 16th 2026 at 12:00am

End: Feb 13th 2026 at 12:00am

Embassy of Brazil, Tokyo (Aoyama)