Pavilhão da Bienal

Pavilhão da Bienal Review

In every even-numbered year this pavilion hosts the Bienal (Biennial) art exhibition, which draws hundreds of artists from more than 60 countries. The first such event was held in 1951 in Parque Trianon and drew artists from 21 countries. It was moved to this Oscar Niemeyer-designed building—with its large open spaces and floors connected by circular slopes—after Ibirapuera Park's 1954 inauguration. Odd-numbered years bring an architecture exhibition.

Museu de Arte Contemporânea. The pavilion also houses a branch of the Museu de Arte Contemporânea. There's much more to see at the main branch of the museum, at the University of São Paulo, but this park branch has some temporary exhibits. 3rd fl., Parque Ibirapuera, 04094-000. 011/5573-9932 direct line. www.macvirtual.usp.br. Free. Tues.-Sun. 10-6.