Exhibitions

MILK OF SLUMS - RUA DOS CACIQUES

Adriano Costa Mar 23 – Apr 29, 2023 New York Mendes Wood DM New York Mar 23 - Apr 29, 2023 Written by Colin Ledoux, with words from Adriano Costa in italics. I am Arnaut who gathers up the wind, And chases the hare with the ox, And swims against the torrent. —Arnaut Daniel “...crista do desejo, o destino deslinda-se... View Exhibition

Philosophy of the World

Adriano Costa Mar 19 – Apr 16, 2022 Brussels Mendes Wood DM is proud to present its first solo show in Brussels by the Brazilian artist Adriano Costa. Comprised of drawing, sculpture and mixed media installations, the exhibition proposes to initiate visitors into the strange and wonderful universe of sign and signification that Costa inhabits – simultaneously outrageous, irreverent... View Exhibition

flowers and holes (glory)

Adriano Costa Aug 21 – Sep 30, 2021 São Paulo, Barra Funda ‘Homem Burro’ [Dumb Man], a bronze sculpture by Adriano Costa, is pure synthesis. In this ‘small item of adoration, there is imbalance, light and a somber being’. The differences between these states also reflect the impermeable conditions that reign over the artist’s sculptures, drawings and paintings. Costa acts through discrepancy... View Exhibition

We Chose Life . What Now, Georg? Tshirts ?

Adriano Costa May 26 – Jul 28, 2018 São Paulo, Barra Funda You want to know about the show. What it will be ... good question. It's my second show in the main gallery room. I'll use two spaces, the back room as well. Which is really cool. The show has a lot of lack of control not only mine, but of... View Exhibition

Every Camel Tells A Story

Adriano Costa Nov 11, 2015 – Jan 26, 2016 São Paulo, Barra Funda Igniting a tension between humor and the political, Adriano Costa exposes the nuances of the cultural value systems placed on objects. His works are not governed by specific rules or ideas, instead, they inhabit a realm of neutrality, incorporating disparate materials such as concrete, paper, bronze, cloth, wire, wood, and... View Exhibition

Poem N° 00000000000000000,9

Group Show Mar 10 – Jul 7, 2015 São Paulo, Barra Funda Curated by Supportico Lopez for Mendes Wood DM Julian Beck, Henri Chopin, Adriano Costa, Lenora de Barros, Natalie Häusler, James Hoff, Karl Holmqvist, Gregorio Magnani, Zin Taylor It is impossible one cannot continue with the all powerful Word, the Word that reigns over all. One cannot continue to admit it... View Exhibition

S Título C Amor From Me To U

Adriano Costa Apr 5 – May 3, 2014 São Paulo, Barra Funda Adriano Costa is multiple. There are many Adrianos Costas inside Adriano Costa. I mean how the work of Adriano appears in the world. I feel like saying it is anarchic, but that would be imprecise. The anarchy lies on appearance. This is the wrong impression I get from Adriano’s work.... View Exhibition