The Museu da Pessoa presents a new exhibition in Parelheiros: Vidas em Cordel arrives in the south of São Paulo. After a season at the Portuguese Language Museum, the exhibition can now be visited at Parelheiros Saudável Territórios Abraçados (CPCD Space – IBEAC), from Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., between April 7 and May 16, 2025. Free of charge, the exhibition brings Brazilian cultural expression closer to the community and celebrates the richness of cordel by transforming real life stories into poetic narratives.
Cordels available at the Vidas em Cordel exhibition. Photo credit: Guilherme Sai.
New Itinerant Exhibition in Parelheiros
From April 7 to May 16, 2025, the exhibition in Parelheiros will be open to visitors at Parelheiros Saudável Territórios Abraçados (CPCD Space – IBEAC). The arrival of the exhibition in the region reinforces the commitment to bringing Brazilian popular culture to different communities, as well as valuing and spreading the art of cordel.
In addition, this tour is taking place thanks to a partnership with the Museu da Pessoa Vozes Daqui de Parelheiros Center, which plays an essential role in preserving and disseminating local stories. The Nuclei of the Museu da Pessoa are initiatives aimed at recording and sharing memories that make use of the Museum’s methodologies. In this way, they promote connections between people and strengthen identities through life stories. With this collaboration, the exhibition takes on a new meaning, getting even closer to the public and broadening the reach of cordel literature.
About the Vidas em Cordel exhibition
The Vidas em Cordel exhibition presents 21 life stories transformed into cordel literature, highlighting the diversity and cultural richness of Brazil. Among the narratives are the stories of both ordinary people and notable personalities, such as indigenous leader Ailton Krenak and journalist Gilberto Dimenstein. In addition, each story is accompanied by woodcuts created by artists such as Lucélia Borges and Artur Soares, making the experience even more visual and immersive.
Visitors to the exhibition in Parelheiros will be able to record their testimonies in an interactive booth, contributing to the Museu da Pessoa’s digital collection. There is also a virtual version of the exhibition, with exclusive content and the free booklet “Vidas em Cordel para Educadores”, aimed at teachers and educational activities.
Plan to visit the exhibition in Parelheiros
- Exhibition: Lives in Cordel
- Date: April 7 to May 16, 2025
- Location: Parelheiros Saudável Territórios Abraçados (CPCD Space – IBEAC)
- Address: Rua das Figueiras, 27 – Vargem Grande/Parelheiros
- Visiting hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday
- Admission: Free
Don’t miss this chance to immerse yourself in the stories that make up the Brazilian cultural mosaic through cordel literature. Visit the exhibition in Parelheiros and discover the beauty and depth of these narratives!
Lives, Voices and Knowledge in a World on Fire
The Museu da Pessoa reaffirms its commitment to memory, diversity and reflection on the challenges of the contemporary world with its programming. Exhibitions, audiovisual shows and educational projects are part of this trajectory, broadening dialogue and valuing life stories as tools for social transformation. Follow our “Lives, Voices and Knowledge in a World on Fire” activities throughout the year and take part in this journey!
The Cultural Program of the Museu da Pessoa is made possible by the National Program to Support Culture, through the Ministry of Culture, with the Museu da Pessoa, official sponsorship from Petrobras and sponsorship from Mercado Livre.