Immersion
Africa is Everywhere: Guide to São Paulo
Curated for the 35th São Paulo Biennial, this guide captures the best of SP through our lens — from popular places to eat, shop, dance, to the coolest neighborhoods- Africa is Everywhere has got you covered, in Portuguese and English! Centered in Centro, it features chic cafés, African restaurants, live music spots, thrift stores, bookstores, and community-led cultural spaces. You’ll find metro tips, safety no tes, party recommendations, and local tours led by Black collectives. This guide is for exploring São Paulo through a unique lens — full of flavor, rhythm, and connection. All proceeds from this guide will go to our event and local organizing initiatives supporting the activist artist community in Sampa.
Explore Afro-Brazilian Art & Culture in Salvador
If you’re attending the Biennial in São Paulo, extend your journey with curated experiences in Salvador da Bahia — Brazil’s Black cultural capital. Between the dates of August 30th-September 1st, 2025- Ronnell Perry, founder and owner of AfroBuenaventura Transformative Travel LLC, will offer discounted exclusive gallery visits for art enthusiasts, collectors and educators eager to learn about Afro-Brazilian art. This tour has limited spots so please reach out to secure your spot as soon as possible. Additional custom travel packages are also available outside of these dates.
Can’t make it to Salvador this trip? Download the BLACK Art Enthusiast’s Guide to Salvador to shape your visit. You’ll gain insider access to the city’s vibrant Afro-Diasporic art scene, meet the creators shaping it, and explore the urban landscapes that inspire their work.