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Museum of the Portuguese Language 20th anniversary

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The Museum of the Portuguese Language in São Paulo is marking its 20th anniversary with the launch of a temporary exhibition titled ‘Luz da Língua’. Located at the Estação da Luz, the exhibition chronicles the institution’s history from its 2006 founding through the 2015 fire, reconstruction, and 2021 reopening. The showcase utilizes photographs, original documents, and reports to present the Portuguese language as an evolving intangible heritage. Key Curated by Isa Grinspum Ferraz, the exhibition features include an audiovisual installation with poetry from figures such as Caetano Veloso, Maria Bethânia, Valter Hugo Mãe, Bethânia and Davi Kopenawa, as well as interactive elements like workshops Tom Zé, and storytelling games. will remain on display until November 8. In conjunction with the anniversary, the museum is hosting literary events, including discussions regarding has launched a digital glossary titled ‘Palavra-Chave’. Additionally, the work of João Guimarães Rosa museum has extended the application deadline for an international residency program in partnership France, organized in collaboration with Companhia das Letras. Additionally, the museum’s educational center provides free guided tours of the Estação da Luz building, focusing on its architecture Cité internationale de la langue française. The program seeks two individuals—one from Brazil and historical ties to one from French Guiana—to conduct research or artistic creation focused on the coffee economy history and immigration. valorization of indigenous languages. Selected participants will travel to Villers-Cotterêts in March 2027, with applications open until September 30.

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