Exhibition "Urban Reflections: the art of Daniel Melim"

A picture gallery de Are Bernard do Countryside presents, between the days January 31 and March 28, 2026, a solo exhibition by the artist Daniel Melim (Are Bernard do Countryside, SP – 1979). Curated by the researcher and specialist in public art. Baixo Ribeiro and produced by Paradoxa Cultural, the exhibition Urban Reflections: the art of Daniel Melim It brings together a collection of 12 works – including eight previously unseen pieces.

The exhibition presents a true introspective look at Daniel Melim's work – a dive into his creative process from inside his studio. Alongside works that have marked his career, the public will find previously unseen pieces that point to new directions in his production. Among the highlights are a large-format painting – 2,5m x 12m – and a collective mural that will be produced throughout the exhibition.

Featuring works in different formats and dimensions – paintings on canvas, reliefs, installations, notebooks, elements from the artist's studio – the exhibition addresses the role of urban art in the construction of collective identities, the symbolic occupation of public spaces, and the challenge of bringing these languages ​​into the institutional context without losing their character of dialogue with the community.

The selection proposed by Baixo Ribeiro's curatorial team connects past and present, but mainly highlights how Melim transforms everyday visual references into works that generate critical reflection, making it possible to create bridges between public and institutional spaces.

The expography of Urban Reflections: the art of Daniel Melim"It was conceived as an expanded studio, with the aim of bringing the public closer to Melim's creative process. Within the exhibition space, there will be a collaborative mural where visitors can experiment with techniques such as..." stencil and street art. This initiative is part of the exhibition's educational proposal and transforms the visitor into a co-author, strengthening the relationship between the public and the artwork.

"I've always been interested in the relationship between art and urban space. The stencil "It was my first language and continues to be the starting point for creating visual narratives that engage with everyday life. This exhibition is about that dialogue: city, artwork, and audience," explains Daniel Melim.

Visual artist and educator, recognized as one of the leading names in Brazilian urban art, Daniel Melim began his artistic career in the late 1990s with graffiti and stencil in the streets of ABC Paulista. He develops original research on the stencil as an expressive medium, reclaiming its historical importance in the formation of street art. in Brazil and expanding its pictorial potential beyond public spaces. His work is characterized by a dialogue between artwork, architecture, and the city, frequently installed in areas undergoing urban transformation.

"This solo exhibition is a way for me to reconnect with the place where it all began." Are Bernard do Countryside It was my first art school – not just through college, but through the streets, the walls, the strikes I witnessed as a child. That experience shaped my worldview. Bringing this work back, in the space of picture gallery"It's like opening my studio to the city that has welcomed me so warmly and helped me grow," she says.

Os stencils, the graphic imagery of advertising, critiques of consumer society and urban daily life are The hallmarks of Melim's work: flat colors, layering, and balanced compositions. are Some of the characteristics that appear both in Daniel Melim's historical works and in new works that the artist is producing for his solo exhibition. Urban Reflections: the art of Daniel Melim"This is an invitation for visitors to immerse themselves in and get closer to the artist's creative process. The exhibition runs until March 28, 2026."

The exhibition “Urban Reflections: the art of Daniel Melim” is held with the support of the Aldir Blanc National Policy for the Promotion of Culture (PNAB); and the Cultural Action Program – ProAC, of ​​the Secretariat of Culture, Economy and Creative Industries of the State Government of [State Name]. Are Paulo; from the Ministry of Culture and the Federal Government.

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Exhibition Urban Reflections: the art of Daniel Melim
From January 31st to March 28th
Tuesday, from 9 am to 20 pm; Wednesday to Friday, from 9 am to 17 pm; Saturday, from 10 am to 16 pm