Discover the Museum of Modern Art of Bahia
Nestled in a scenic architectural complex on the coastline of Salvador sits one of the most important modern art institutions of Brazil. The Museum of Modern Art of Bahia offers a collection of rich heritage that captures the vibrant spirit of Brazil, and for the first time we are excited to bring this collection to a global audience.
In a collaboration with Google Arts & Culture, the experience of MAM-Bahia is now available online through the digitization — in super high resolution — of over 70 paintings from our collection. Visitors from around the world can now delve into our digital collection, and discover the stories that make our museum unique. To help you get started, here are three unmissable highlights you'll want to check out:
Fifó - Lina Bo Bardi by Bob Wolfenson | Museum of Modern Art of Bahia on Google Arts & Culture
From Manor to Museum
Dive deep into the history of Solar do Unhão, the beautiful seaside complex where the Museum is located. From its origins back in the 16th century, learn about how this historical site was transformed through time and then through the vision of architect Lina Bo Bardi into the major cultural hub that it is today.
O Touro by Tarsila de Amaral | Museum of Modern Art of Bahia on Google Arts & Culture
Zoom into the collection
Get up close to 70 masterpieces of the MAM-Bahia collection digitized in high definition by Google Arts & Culture. Navigate through the brushstrokes and discover hidden details in paintings, from the masters of modernism such as Tarsila do Amaral and Rubem Valentim, to the contemporary artists like Bob Wolfenson and Panmela Castro.
Ana Cláudia Lemos Pacheco by Panmela Castro | Museum of Modern Art of Bahia on Google Arts & Culture
Spotlight on Black Art
Salvador is a city that boasts African heritage on its cultural landscape. The art of Bahia would not be the same without the contributions of the Black Artists whose work embodies the influence of Afro-Brazilian religions, customs and people. Discover some of the names that make up the collection of the museum and how emerging artists are bringing their vision and cultural legacy to life.
Explore the wonders of the Museum of Modern Art of Bahia at goo.gle/mambahia or on the Google Arts & Culture app for Android and iOS.
