Aracy Amaral
Brazilian art historian and curator (1930–2026)
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Summary
Aracy Amaral was born on February 22, 1930[1], in São Paulo[2]. She died on September 14, 2026[3], in São Paulo[4]. She worked as a writer[5], journalist[6], art historian[7], art critic[8], and curator[9]. She is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Mario Toral[11]
- Country of citizenship: Brazil[12]
- Occupation: university teacher[13]
- Field of work: art criticism[14], Tarsila do Amaral[15]
- Employer: University of São Paulo[16], Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism of the University of São Paulo[17], Pinacoteca de São Paulo[18]
- Educated at: University of São Paulo[19], Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo[20]
- Notable work: Q141460788[21]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[22], Prêmio Jabuti[23]
- Sex or gender: female[24]
- Movement: Postmodernism[25]
- Genre: human science[26]
- Residence: São Paulo[27]
- Family name: Amaral[28]
- Given name: Aracy[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Spanish[30], Brazilian Portuguese[31], Portuguese[32]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WIKIarte[33], Bibliotecas da USP GLAM project[34], Every Book Its Reader 2025[35]
- Writing language: Brazilian Portuguese[36]
- First family name in Portuguese name: Abreu[37]
FAQs
Where was Aracy Amaral born?
Aracy Amaral was born in São Paulo[2].
Where did Aracy Amaral die?
Aracy Amaral died in São Paulo[4].
Who was Aracy Amaral married to?
Aracy Amaral's spouses include Mario Toral[11].
What did Aracy Amaral do for work?
Aracy Amaral worked as a writer[5], journalist[6], art historian[7], art critic[8], and curator[9].
Where did Aracy Amaral go to school?
Aracy Amaral was educated at University of São Paulo[19] and Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo[20].
What awards did Aracy Amaral receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[22] and Prêmio Jabuti[23].