SaphiraVentura, Instituto Bienal Amazônia and New York International Contemporary Art Society Present
Innovation In Focus
PARIS
June 5-11, 2025
10 Pl. des Vosges – Le Marais, Paris – FR
Innovation In Focus – Paris
An International Art Exhibition & Performance
In a stirring symphony of cultures, creativity, and consciousness, the Instituto Bienal Amazônia and SaphiraVentura invite the world to Innovation in Focus – Paris—a luminous encounter where art becomes language, and sustainability becomes song.
From the heart of the Amazon to the boulevards of Paris, this visionary collaboration between Brazil and France transcends borders and disciplines. Taking place June 5–11, 2025, within the timeless elegance of 10 Place des Vosges, this exhibition pulses with the energy of reinvention, bringing together art, architecture, fashion, design, technology, and environmental devotion.
Curated by the acclaimed Alcinda Saphira, the event unfolds like a living tapestry—woven with the colors, textures, and dreams of artists from across the globe.
MOMENTS TO EXPERIENCE:
Exhibition: June 5-11, 2025 | Mon to Sun: 11am -6pm
Opening Reception: June 5 | 6–10pm
Fashion Intervention by Emma Grace Weinstein: June 5 | 6–10pm Art Performace by Station Lisbon: June 6 | 7–10pm Guided Tour and Artist Talk – Spotlight Bari Bing: June 7 | 7–9pm
Summit Innovation on Focus: June 10 | 3–6pm
Cocktail: June 10 | 7–9pm Location: 10 Pl. des Vosges – Le Marais, Paris – FR
Curator: Alcinda Saphira | Assistant Curator: Diane Bellier
Filmmaker: Maycon Nunes
PARTICIPATING VISIONARIES:
Architecture: Benedito Abbud Arquitetura Paisagística, Seferin Arquitetos da Saúde.
Art: Bari Bing, Dominika Koczot & Greg Hajdarowicz, Bárbara Tyler, Renata Ferraz, Maycon Nunes, Ju Barros, Mathilda, Saori Kurioka, Pilar Viviente, Liz Carvalho, Maria T Ason, Ju Barros, Loïc Le Guével, Nashmia Chughtai, Ali Saracoglu, Ipek Saracoglu, Musa Saracoglu
Art Performace: Station Lisbon
Fashion design: Emma Grace Weinstein
Architectural Projects
Hectares: where nature becomes architecture
More than just a residential community, Hectares is a contemporary manifesto on how we should inhabit the world. Conceived by São Bento Urbanismo, with the collaboration of renowned landscape architect Benedito Abbud, the project was born in the heart of Brazil, in Dourados – MS, and proposes a new perspective on living — one where landscape, architecture, and well-being are seamlessly intertwined.
With features that celebrate the natural environment and infrastructure designed to promote quality of life, Hectares connects the urban to the organic, the modern to the essential. The project respects the original topography, ensures privacy by allowing only single-story homes, preserves green areas, and creates shared spaces that encourage connection, contemplation, and a true sense of belonging.
Hectares marks a milestone for São Bento Urbanismo — a company founded by the Messias family, whose core values celebrate land, time, and quality. More than developing properties, São Bento creates life experiences that reflect an unwavering commitment to excellence, attention to detail, and deep respect for those who choose to live well.
Benedito Abbud Arquitetura Paisagística
Seferin Arquitetos da Saúde
Santa Casa de Misericórdia
Santa Casa de Misericórdia of Porto Alegre is a renowned institution that manages a large hospital complex composed of multiple buildings, organized along an internal axis. Prior to the intervention, there was no fluid connection between these structures.
In response to the client’s vision, a unified canopy was developed, extending through the central courtyard of the complex to create a cohesive and iconic open space. Composed of 1,647 glass panels and supported by a triangular steel grid, the structure links three internal zones to the hospital’s main entrance.
More than just shelter, the Rua Coberta da Santa Casa (Santa Casa Covered Walkway) establishes a vibrant, green environment that fosters a sense of welcome, integration, and well-being for its users. Its organic layout blends naturally with the surroundings, reinforcing harmony between architecture, function, and landscape.
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OPENING HIGHLITGHS
conference
The Mercosur-EU Agreement Amid the Urgency of New Global Trade Partnerships
The seminar “The Mercosur-EU Agreement in the Urgency of New Global Trade Partnerships” will delve into a critical moment in global trade, where the Mercosur-EU agreement finds itself at a pivotal juncture, shaped by the growing demand for new and diversified trade partnerships.
As commercial relations worldwide face increasing protectionist pressures, new regional trade agreements are emerging and evolving to address the challenges and seize the opportunities brought about by shifting geopolitical dynamics and economic priorities.
As new trade alliances emerge across continents, the Mercosur-EU agreement assumes greater importance — not only for the economic growth of both regions, but also for their ability to adapt to a rapidly changing global market.
This seminar will examine the progress made toward concluding the Mercosur-EU agreement and emphasize the urgent need to finalize and implement it amid new competitive pressures.
Invited Speakers & Guests
Mr. Ricardo Neiva Tavares
Ambassador of Brazil to France
— Focus on the promotion of diplomatic relations regarding the signing of the agrément.
Mr. Sarquis J. B. Sarquis
Ambassador of Brazil to the OECD
— Discussion on cooperation between the two blocs to promote equitable, sustainable economic growth and social and economic welfare policies.
Mr. Paolo Garzotti
Head of Unit, European Commission
— Updates on the Mercosur-EU Agreement: current status of the agrément.
Representatives from FGV Europe
Mariana Fleischhauer
Manager of International Representation Offices at FGV Europe
— International perspective on mutually beneficial economic relations between the EU and Mercosur.
Marco Contardi
Project Manager | Sustainability and Urban Development
— Emphasis on sustainability, reflecting clauses aligned with the European Green Deal.
Mr. Stephan Wilken
Former CEO of Deutsche Bank in Brazil
— Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and its role in regional development.
Mr. Michael Schnurle
Senior Consultant at Horwath HTL
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