Every year, MASP structures its program around thematic axes that orient the exhibitions, as well as the mediation activities and public programs, such as conferences, courses, and workshops. The seminars introduce, foster, and spread discussions on such themed axes, approaching the curatorial universe to the pedagogical work. At MASP, seminars are held one or even two years previous to an exhibition, thus introducing the public debate. With free admission, the events are held at the MASP Auditorium, recorded in video and shared – also for free – on the museum’s website and Youtube channel.
Queer Histories is the third in a series of seminars that anticipates MASP’s program devoted to the subject throughout 2024. C. Ondine Chavoya, Carlos Motta, E. Patrick Johnson, Érica Sarmet, Jeffrey Gibson, Grupo Mexa and Luiza Brunah, Lux Ferreira Lima, Mel Y. Chen, Nancy Garín Guzmán, Nicolas Cuello, Olivia K. Young, Tavia Nyong’o, Virginia de...