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Instituto Cultural Tomie Ohtake

Avenida Faria Lima 201, entrada pela Rua Coropes | Pinheiros, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo, Brazil (Pinheiros)
55 11 2245 1900
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As featured in 3 days in Sao Paulo
Ranked #22 of 271 attractions in Sao Paulo
Type: Art Museums
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
Owner description: Topped by a purple-and-burgundy-striped conversation piece of a skyscraper at the north pole of Faria Lima, the cultural center named after a renowned... more » Owner description: Topped by a purple-and-burgundy-striped conversation piece of a skyscraper at the north pole of Faria Lima, the cultural center named after a renowned Japanese-Brazilian artist (whose son designed the building) features a rotating schedule of visual art exhibitions, including award-winning photography, avant-garde sculptures, and even decorative cachaça bottle labels. The institute is, quite simply, one of the city's best art venues. « less
Useful Information: Stairs / elevator, Bathroom facilities, Wheelchair access
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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2013

I hosted an event at this venue. The event was a business dinner. This venue provided for a change in the mundane type of dinner with its wonderful displays and contemporary character typical of Sao Paulo

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Sao Paulo, SP
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2013

The inner space of the museum is interesting, very large, but the building itself is remarkable. It uses to home the best of contemporary art. Some steps from an underground station

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berlin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 21, 2012

Located a little bit out of the way in Faria Lima. Stunning modern architecture (some hate it, I love it), different exhibitions (I really loved the wonderful photographies at the exhibition about the history of Brazil), free entry, "moving" sculptures in the lobby (kids love it!) and a nice café/ restaurant.

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Sao Paulo, SP
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 22, 2012

This place is incredible, one of my favorites so far. They always host very interesting and important exhibitions, bringing incredible works to the public. The space itself has a very modern design and quite spacious, so even if its full, it won't seem so. The employees are very helpful and you can have a private showing of the exhibitions if... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 22, 2012

This institution is focused on art, design and education. They organize very interesting art exhibitions and have a very nice lunch buffet. The building is interesting (by Ruy Ohtake the architect who did the Unique Hotel)

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Sao Paulo, SP
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

The success of your visit all depends on the exhibition of that moment. Although I have never been disappointed, but better check the present exhibition before you go, it might not be your cup of tea!

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 11, 2012

there are restaurants, book shopps and other interesting places aroud. Good place to spend the day walking from one place to another. Try also the Pirajá bar, just on side!

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São Paulo, Brasil
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 26, 2012

Always a good art exhibition to see. The place is located in a very interesting building, designed by the architect Ruy Ohtake.

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Cuiaba, MT
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 7, 2012

Art , art art, Joyful experience you will find yourself surrounded by art architecture. No longue lines , clean lines, light all around

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2012

The building is just very cool, with its pink stripes! There is parking in the building and I have seen valet parking too. Inside is a wonderful gallery with changing exhibits, a famose restaurant - we had lunch there once and the food vas great, a small gift shop and a very nice theatre! The play Vermelho is fantastic! So... More

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