Tiago Sant’Ana

Santo Antônio de Jesus, Brasil, 1990

Lives and works in Salvador, Brazil.

Tiago Sant’Ana, recognized as a visual artist, curator, and PhD in Culture and Society from the Federal University of Bahia, centers his artistic practice on the exploration of Afro-diasporic narratives, with a focus on memory and history. Moreover, the artist employs various mediums, such as photography, video, and painting, to develop an aesthetic investigation that combines conceptual and political approaches, bridging identity and imagination.

Additionally, Tiago Sant’Ana’s works reflect a consistent effort to engage with contemporary social and cultural issues. On the other hand, his practice has been widely recognized by critics and curators, establishing him as one of the leading Brazilian artists of today. Consequently, the conceptual and aesthetic impact of Tiago Sant’Ana reaffirms his significance in the Brazilian visual arts scene. Thus, he remains a key reference in the discourse on contemporary art and culture.

EXPOSIÇÕES

Throughout his career, Tiago Sant’Ana has held significant solo exhibitions that highlight his artistic research and his ability to delve into themes such as memory, identity, and Afro-diasporic narratives. Among the most notable exhibitions are Estrelas Flamejantes em Manhã de Sol, presented at Galeria Alban in Salvador, Brazil (2022), and Irmãos de Barco, held at Galeria Leme in São Paulo, Brazil (2021). Additionally, his previous exhibitions, such as Aquém-mar at Senac Lapa in São Paulo (2019) and Baixa dos Sapateiros (curated by Clarissa Diniz) at Simone Cadinelli Arte Contemporânea in Rio de Janeiro (2018), reinforce his commitment to aesthetic and conceptual investigation. Another noteworthy exhibition was Casa de Purgar (curated by Ayrson Heráclito), showcased at Paço Imperial in Rio de Janeiro in 2018. These solo shows collectively establish Tiago Sant’Ana as one of the leading figures in Brazilian visual arts.

You can take a Virtual Tour of the solo exhibition “Irmãos de Barco,” 2021, featuring text by Moacir dos Anjos, at Galeria Leme.

Education

  • 2023 – PhD in Culture and Society, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Salvador, Brazil
  • 2016 – Master in Culture and Society, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Ondina, Bahia, Brazil
  • 2011 – Bachelor in Social Communication, Universidade Federal do Recôncavo da Bahia, Cachoeira, Bahia, Brazil

Solo Exhibitions

  • 2025 – Fulgor Atlântico, Galeria Leme, São Paulo, Brazil
  • 2022 – Estrelas flamejantes em manhã de sol, Roberto Alban Galeria, Salvador, Brazil
  • 2021 – Irmãos de Barco, Galeria Leme, São Paulo, Brazil
  • 2019 – Aquém-mar, Senac Lapa Scipião, São Paulo, Brazil
  • 2018 – Baixa dos Sapateiros (curated by Clarissa Diniz), Simone Cadinelli Arte Contemporânea, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    Casa de Purgar (curated by Ayrson Heráclito), Paço Imperial, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Museu de Arte da Bahia, Salvador, Brazil

Group Exhibitions

    • 2024 – El Dorado: Myths of Gold, Americas Society, New York, USA
      Kristallisationspunkte, Kunstmuseum Heidenheim, Germany
      Invisible Luggage, Historic Hampton House, Miami, USA
      Eyes that Listen, Center for Art, Research and Alliances, New York, USA
      Antes e Agora, Museu Oscar Niemeyer, Curitiba, Brazil
      Necessidade Vontade Desejo, Galeria Athena, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
      Cais, Galeria Galatea, Salvador, Brazil
      Iniciadas – ancestralidades contemporâneas, Museu de Arte Contemporânea da Bahia, Salvador, Brazil
      Encruzilhadas da arte Afro-brasileira, CCBB Rio de Janeiro & Belo Horizonte, Brazil
      Dos Brasis – arte e pensamento negro, SESC Quitandinha, Petrópolis, Brazil
      Entre nós: dez anos de bolsa ZUM/IMS, Paço Imperial, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
      Que mar se vê afinal da minha língua?, Macau & Mindelo, Cabo Verde
      Nordeste expandido, Convento das Mercês, São Luís, Brazil
      Delírio Tropical, Pinacoteca do Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil
      Nise da Silveira – a revolução pelo afeto, CCBB Brasília, Brazil
      Dona Fulô e outras joias negras, Museu de Arte Contemporânea da Bahia, Salvador, Brazil
      Último lote, Museu de Arte Contemporânea da Bahia, Salvador, Brazil
      Um defeito de cor, Sesc Pinheiros, São Paulo, Brazil

Awards

  • 2023 – Nominated for PIPA Prize, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • 2021 – Photograph Prize ZUM, Instituto Moreira Salles, São Paulo, Brazil
  • 2020 – Soros Arts Fellowship, USA
  • 2019 – Foco ArtRio Prize, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • 2018 – Nominated for PIPA Prize, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • 2014 – Special mention, Salão de Artes Visuais da Bahia, Camaçari, Brazil
  • 2013 – Special mention, Salão de Artes Visuais da Bahia, Teixeira de Freitas, Brazil
    Portas abertas para as Artes Visuais, Fundação Cultural do Estado da Bahia, Salvador, Brazil

Residencies

  • 2020 – Capacete, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • 2018 – HANGAR – Centro de Investigação Artística, Lisbon, Portugal
  • 2016 – Casa Comum, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Collections

  • Instituto Inhotim, Minas Gerais, Brazil
  • Denver Art Museum, USA
  • Museu de Arte de São Paulo – MASP, São Paulo, Brazil
  • Pinacoteca de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
  • Instituto Moreira Salles, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Coleção Moraes Barbosa, São Paulo, Brazil
  • Museu de Arte do Rio – MAR, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Museu de Arte Moderna da Bahia – MAM-BA, Salvador, Brazil
  • Casa da Cultura da América Latina, Brasília, Brazil
  • Coleção Banco do Nordeste, Fortaleza, Brazil

 

"Irmãos de Barco" de Tiago Sant'Ana reflete passado colonial no Brasil

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Tiago Sant'Ana - Curta!

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Casa de Purgar, 2018

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