Centre Pompidou to Open First South American Outpost in Brazil

Summary

The Centre Pompidou has announced the opening of a new museum in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, set to open in November 2027, marking its first institution in South America.
The design for the $240 million USD project will be helmed by Solano Benítez, integrating sustainable design techniques to compliment the surrounding Iguaçu Falls.
The museum will host an array of exhibitions, research opportunities and cultural programming.

The Centre Pompidou, located in Paris, is preparing for a five-year closure that begins this September. However, the institution intends to expand its global reach by opening a new branch in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, which is scheduled to debut in November 2027.

The museum will be located close to Iguaçu Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage site that lies at the intersection of Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay – often called the “Triple Frontier”. This is the Pompidou’s initial permanent location in South America; it already has establishments in Shanghai, Málaga, and Metz. Moreover, plans for branches in Brussels, Seoul, and Jersey City are currently being executed as well.

The joint venture between Centre Pompidou and Paraná, titled thus, promises to offer exhibition halls, research studios, and a main public square aimed at encouraging community interaction through various activities such as events, film screenings, and cultural fests. Highlighting a selection of 150,000 pieces from the Pompidou’s extensive collection, the programming will emphasize the richness and depth of contemporary South American art, with a focus on celebrating its diversity.

240 million US dollars will be utilized for designing by the renowned Paraguayan architect Solano Benítez. Recognized for his eco-friendly design philosophy, Benítez, a recipient of the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale in 2016, will orchestrate a harmonious blend between the construction and its natural environment, providing breathtaking vistas of the nearby waterfalls.

Simultaneously in France, the Paris headquarters will shut down for a five-year renovation starting this September at an estimated cost of $280 million USD. This extensive refurbishment, supervised by France’s cultural ministry, aims to enhance energy efficiency and bring the building back to modern times, as it was initially built in 1997. Before the closure, a Wolfgang Tillmans exhibit will be displayed at the museum library.

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Centre Pompidou to Open First South American Outpost in Brazil

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