Vórtice Cultural is an independent artistic initiative with full curatorial autonomy, dedicated to the training, professional development, institutionalization, and internationalization of artists.
Founded in 2022 and led by Leonardo Maciel and Paulo Cibella, Vórtice fosters culture through various initiatives and has already worked with over 520 artists from approximately 30 countries, establishing itself as a hub for launches, circulation, research, and experimentation.
The Vórtice Gallery is the first in Brazil dedicated to contemporary erotic art, featuring artists from over 30 countries, accessible artworks, and free delivery.
The Vórtice Festival is Latin America's largest contemporary art exhibition exploring desire, the body, and sexuality.
The Vórtice Library preserves a living collection of approximately 400 rare art books, encouraging research, creation, and new references.
The Vórtice Community brings together approximately 200 artists in a dynamic environment of daily exchange, strengthening creative freedom.
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2026
- July 14, 2026 ⭐️ Vórtice occupies Casa Yara DW
- June 8, 2026 ⭐️ Vórtice occupies OMA Gallery
- April 20, 2026 🤝 Vórtice Library joins Acervo Bajubá
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2025
- December 28, 2025 🎉 Retrospective 2025
- November 27, 2025 🏷️ 100 to 1000 at TATO Gallery
- October 12, 2025 🎓 Courses at the Museum of Sexual Diversity
- October 10, 2025 ⭐️ Vórtice occupies the Museum of Sexual Diversity
- August 20, 2025 🔦 DARK ROOM Project
- July 11, 2025 🎁 A gift to the Impulse NGO
- July 8, 2025 🥫 1,500 kg of food collected
- July 5, 2025 🧠 Prof. Yukari Fujimoto interviews us
- June 25, 2025 🌈 Casa Queer interviews us
- May 31, 2025 🎨 First Brazilian marketplace for contemporary erotic art
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2024
- December 20, 2024 🎉 2024 Retrospective
- October 8, 2024 🔮 Vórtice bids farewell to Vera Building
- August 19, 2024 📚 Erotic stand at IMAGINÁRIA_photobook festival
- June 3, 2024 🎤 Banco do Brasil Cultural Center interviews us
- May 31, 2024 ✨ 3º Festival Vórtice in Veja SP
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2023
- December 31, 2023 🎉 2023 Retrospective
- November 29, 2023 🌱 Eucerin Project
- November 21, 2023 🖼️ Vórtice Gallery at the Nano Art Hub fair
- August 9, 2023 🌈 Vórtice Community is created
- March 3, 2023 Partnership with Gênesis Tintas
- February 7, 2023 🏆 Guia Gay Award for best LGBT exhibition of 2022
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2022
- December 31, 2022 🎉 2022 Retrospective
- November 23, 2022 ✊ Exhibition at the Cultural Center of Diversity vandalized
- October 12, 2022 📖 Vórtice Library in Veja SP
- June 22, 2022 🔥 Veja SP publishes our first exhibition
- Mar 31, 2022 🏠 Vórtice opens in the Vera Building