“The Bienal de São Paulo (founded in 1951) adopts the concept of doing away with borders and abolishes the traditional ‘national representations’, engaging an international curatorial staff in the global selection of artists. The 27ª Bienal de São Paulo expands its duration by means of seminars organized throughout the year and grows physically as well: a significant number of artists in residence explore Brazil’s political geography and promote new forms of interaction with local agents beyond the limits of São Paulo.”