Located down town in Paulista neighborhood, this is a side view of the Museu de Arte de São Paulo, MASM. It was built on large support pillars so as the maintain the horizon view, although you dont see the view on this angle. To enter you wait underneath the go up several flights of stairs. We were impressed with the blend of historical and contemporary paintings on the top floor, with modern installations and concept art on the basement floor. Some highlights were a self portrait by Rembrandt, indigenous Brazilian landscapes, and a collection of impressionist art including Van Gogh. There was actually a good variety of every painting era going back to the 14th century.
MASP side view, 6 x 7.5" watercolour, February 2026
Across the street is a large park with jungle gardens and a white-tiled network of paths, probably tiled with quartz. We saw a 1971 painting in the museum, and these tiles were around even back then. Over the years, patches of tiles have been lost. The spaces got filled up with dark grey asphalt. Moss and grime have grown over making the path a work of abstract art in itself. You see some of the jungle plants and trees in the background.
Jungle gardens, 6 x 7.5" watercolour, february 2026
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