Brazil: Heart & Soul: Frente Gallery announces partnership with Henrique Faria Gallery in New York

Image Courtesy of Galeria Frente + Faria

Brazil: Heart & Soul is the title of the inaugural exhibition that marks the union between the galleries and brings together works by artists who express the formal and poetic richness of Brazilian art.

Starting in September, Galeria Frente announces an international presence in New York in partnership with Galeria Henrique Faria, which will be renamed Galeria Frente + Faria,a new collaborative platform dedicated to Latin American art. This marks the beginning of an unprecedented institutional partnership between Galeria Frente, a leading figure in the Brazilian modern and contemporary art market, and Galeria Henrique Faria, which has specialized in geometric abstraction and Latin American conceptual practices for over two decades.

The union between the two galleries—both with a strong track record of researching, exhibiting, and promoting Latin American art—results in a renewed platform dedicated to promoting historical and contemporary Latin American artists, establishing connections between collectors, curators, and institutions on a global scale. To mark the beginning of this union, Frente Faria presents Brazil: Heart & Soul,an exhibition highlighting the expressive breadth, historical depth, and cultural vitality of Brazilian artists, starting September 5th, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, at the New York gallery. The free exhibition runs until December 20, 2025.

The opening exhibition, which features approximately 40 works including paintings and sculptures, will feature works by Alfredo Volpi, Amadeo Lorenzato, Rubem Valentim, Maria Auxiliadora, José Antônio da Silva, Heitor dos Prazeres, Eleonore Koch, Mestre Didi, Conceição dos Bugres, Mirian Inês da Silva, Raimundo de Oliveira, Francisco da Silva, Waldomiro de Deus, Cassio M’Boy, and Agostinho Batista de Freitas.

Brazil: Heart & Soulmarks the beginning of a partnership that is expected to be long-lasting, as Acacio Lisboa, director of Galeria Frente, intends. “This partnership stems from a friendship spanning over two decades between Henrique and me, and naturally, we thought it would be a good time to begin a long-term working partnership. Furthermore, we live in a time when art is increasingly global, especially Brazilian art. There is growing interest from international clients in Brazilian artists, especially those with soul and roots who deeply reflect a more authentic and unique Brazil, free from international influences. And, like every gallery initiative, this one, I’m certain, will be a success.”

Henrique Faria echoes Acacio’s words. “I am deeply moved by this partnership with Galeria Frente. I believe it is a natural step in our strategy to showcase the vitality and quality of Brazilian art in New York and internationally, and what better way to do this than with a friendly gallery? For me, collaborating with a gallery that shares the same vision and commitment to Latin American art not only enriches our work but also reaffirms the importance of these synergies for strengthening and promoting our culture worldwide. After more than 25 years dedicated to the promotion and marketing of Latin American art, and at a time when we are witnessing major global changes, we feel ready to open a new front and take on this challenge with conviction and enthusiasm.

Thus, the new Frente + Faria gallery plans solo and group exhibitions, special presentations, and participation in international fairs, deepening the exchange between different artistic and cultural contexts, marking the beginning of a dynamic collaboration that aims to expand the visibility and impact of Latin American art in New York and reinforces the Brazilian gallery’s commitment to giving international projection to Brazilian art, contributing to the strengthening of a continuous and collaborative platform, guided by curatorial excellence, historical depth, and critical visibility.

Images Courtesy of Galeria Frente + Faria

Work descriptions

• Heitor dos Prazeres – Flying a Balloon -46 x 38 cm – oil on wood – signed lower right -1968

• Alfredo Volpi -Untitled – 47.5 x 31.5 cm – tempera on canvas – signed lower right -1960s – Registered in the Volpi Catalogue Raisonné’ ACOAV 1861. Published in Alfredo Volpi: Catalogue de obras. Instituto Alfredo Volpi de Arte Moderna. São Paulo, 2015. p. 263.

• Francisco Da Silva-Winged Dragon-55 x 75 cm – gouache on paper – signed lower left. -1967.

GALERIA FRENTE + FARIA

Exhibition: Brazil: Heart & Soul

Opening: September 5, 2025

Exhibition dates: September 6 – December 20, 2025

35 East 67th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10065

Galeria Frente – @galeriafrente

Galeria Frente is one of the leading galleries specializing in the secondary market of modern and contemporary Brazilian art. Founded in 2015, it has consistently fostered an exhibition program committed to presenting the very best of Brazilian art. Its exhibition history includes: Mira Schendel, 2015; Antonio Maluf and Hércules Barsotti, 2016; Frans Krajcberg, 2017; Iberê Camargo and Francisco Stockinger, 2018; Gilberto Salvador, 2021; Igor Rodrigues, 2022; and Candido Portinari, 2023.The gallery’s mission is to encourage and expand art collecting in Brazil through the commercialization of modern and contemporary, national and international art. It also aims to promote the work of curators and art critics through its exhibitions and artpublications, and to offer the public exhibitions committed to the history of art. The gallery’s purpose is to highlight the work of great Brazilian artists and present historic works through retrospective, solo, and group exhibitions. It is located in the Jardins district of São Paulo.

Henrique Faria – @hffanewyork

Henrique Faria opened its doors as a cabinet of art in New York in 2001, specializing in Latin American masters of geometric abstraction and mid-career contemporary artists. In 2007, the gallery ventured into the lesser-known field of Latin American conceptual practices. Its primary goal has remained to bring visibility to artists who are often underestimated or overlooked, but who deserve greater recognition. Over the past twenty years, museums and institutional collections have increasingly become Henrique Faria’s main clients, as Latin American art gains global recognition.