With almost three decades of existence, CAPACETE is the oldest residence promoting public programs and cultural exchanges in Brazil, conceived by artist Helmut Batista in 1998. Its structure is based on supporting artistic research, an art school, a library, a collection, publications, as well as an open space for exhibitions, a shared experimental kitchen, and public talks with resident artists and partner collectives.
Trajectory in numbers | 1998 > 2025
+5000 visitors per year
+600 artists or cultural agents in residence
+800 public lectures
+24 publications [books and newspapers]
+100 seminars or workshops [long duration 2-3 days]
+27 institutional and international partnerships
+25 countries involved
Special participations:
3x São Paulo Biennial
2x Panorama of Brazilian Art
TATE Turbine Hall
Portikus in Frankfurt
Documenta in Athenas
We are currently organizing data, files, and records to build a timeline of all the initiatives already carried out by CAPACETE. To access a simplified history, click here.