About Galeria Karla Osorio

Established in 2016, Galeria Karla Osorio is the only gallery in Brasília with an international presence, participating in fairs in several countries. Additionally, its director has extensive experience in contemporary art.

Legacy of Espaço Cultural Contemporâneo – ECCO

Prior to this, in 2000, ECCO – Espaço Cultural Contemporâneo was created. For 15 years, it was the leading private non-profit institution dedicated to contemporary art in Brasília. In total, more than 250 artists participated in solo and group exhibitions, educational projects, and around 100 publications.

Notable artists exhibited include AES+F, Artur Barrio, Bené Fonteles, Cildo Meirelles, Hélio Oiticica, Mario Cravo Neto, Miguel Rio Branco, Nelson Leirner, Rosângela Rennó, Sebastião Salgado, Vik Muniz, Wang Qing Song, among others.

From the Art Office to Galeria Karla Osorio

Currently, the gallery represents both Brazilian and international artists, whether at the beginning or mid-career stages, and also operates in the secondary market. It prioritizes innovative artistic production and promotes diverse languages and techniques. Thus, its program has a significant focus on geometry, minimalism, and visual poetry, with an emphasis on abstraction in painting.

Additionally, the gallery is committed to supporting artists who address gender issues and socio-political themes with precision, delving into contemporary issues. To this end, it develops projects to stimulate new collectors and include artists in the national and international scene.

Location

The gallery is situated in a unique location with five pavilions, six galleries, and an artist residency program, all connected by a large garden used for public space artworks.

It also maintains a schedule of temporary exhibitions, publishing bilingual curatorial texts. The gallery offers courses, workshops, and public space interventions, often in partnership with other institutions.