Museu Arte Brasileira/FAAP

Frommer's Review

Don't let the name fool you. What this majestic and slightly pompous building (think Mussolini monumental) in quiet Higienópolis plays host to is not Brazilian art, but an ever-changing parade of grand international exhibits. The grand hall and both wings of the museum are transformed for each new exhibit. The museum also claims to house a number of the Brazilian greats -- Portinari, Di Cavalcanti, and others -- but they're never actually on display. (You may also see the museum referred to as FAAP, which is the acronym for the cultural institute where it's located.)

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