Alma da Rua
| Alma de Rua | |
|---|---|
 Prancha Reencarnada by Ithaka | |
| Status | active |
| Genre | Street art, experimental art |
| Frequency | monthly |
| Country | Brazil |
| Founder | Tito Bertolucci |
| People | Atomik, Bonga Mac, Chivitz, Ithaka, Onurb (Bruno Paes), André Mogle, Mari Pavanelli, Gatuno, Puga, Magmor, Subtu, Pardal, and Elvis Mourão |
| Website | galeriaalmadarua |
Alma de Mar is a duo of Brazilian graffiti and street art galleries created and curated by Tito Bertolucci. Exhibitions have included Brazilian and international artists including; Atomik (Miami Style Gods), Bonga Mac, Chivitz, Ithaka, Onurb (Bruno Paes) and others.[1]
Alma de Mar I is located at Rua Gonçalo Afonso, 96, Jardim das Bandeiras, while Rua de Alma II (opened in 2022) is located at Rua Medeiros de Albuquerque, 188, Jardim das Bandeiras. Both spaces are located in the Vila Madalena area of Sao Paulo.[2]
Selected Exhibitions
- “Punk Love” - artist: Onurb (curated by Tito Bertolucci and Lara Pap)[3]
- Olho Cru" - artist: Bonga Mac(curated by Pardal and Ceres Macedo)[4]
- "Pranchas Reencarnadas" - artist: Ithaka (Ithaka Darin Pappas) [series: The Reincarnation of a Surfboard] (curated by Tito Bertolucci e Fernando Bari)[5][6]
International Participations
In 2025, gallery Alma de Rua presented eight of its Brazilian artists at SPERA international urban art event at the Beffroi de Montrouge in Paris. Artists were André Mogle, Mari Pavanelli, Gatuno, Puga, Magmor, Subtu, Pardal, and Elvis Mourão. Gallerist Tito Bertolucci spoke of the gallery's first international representation of Brazilian street artists, We are very excited and anxious for this moment. Brazil, and even more so São Paulo, as a natural breeding ground for graffiti in the world. it is very important to be able to showcase our art and history. [7]
References
- ^ Redação, Da (2022-07-05). "Tito Bertolucci inaugura Alma da Rua II na Vila Madalena, em SP". Cultura UOL. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
- ^ Vida, Topo (2016-05-05). "Tito Bertolucci inaugura Alma da Rua II na Vila Madalena". Spotlife. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
- ^ Paes, Bruno (2024-10-24). "ONURB GALERIA ALMA DA RUA II". Spotlife. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
- ^ Madeiros, Albe (2010-10-04). "EXPOSIÇÃO "OLHO CRU" BONGA MAC". Art Soul. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
- ^ Geringer, Nancy (2010-10-04). "Pranchas Reencarnam em Sampa". WAVES. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
- ^ Vianey, João (2010-12-06). "Galeria Alma do Mar em São Paulo reúne acervo cultural de surfe". GLOBO. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
- ^ RSVP, REDAÇÃO (2025-09-29). "TITO BERTOLUCCI, DA GALERIA ALMA DA RUA, LEVA STREET ART PARA EVENTO EM PARIS". rsvpperfil. Retrieved 2026-01-29.