Isadora Matias de Melo/p3squisadora
São Paulo, Brazil
+55 (11) 995823681
Art Researcher, Content Manager, and Visual Artist. Bachelor in Visual Arts with a specialization in Painting, Printmaking, and Sculpture. She develops theoretical and poetic research focused on the intersections between art, technology, and contemporary artistic practices in Brazil. She has experience in executive production for artists, web development for art platforms, and cultural mediation in international institutions such as Japan House São Paulo. She lives and works in São Paulo.
Education
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2026 – 2028 MA in Art History. Graduate Program in Aesthetics and Art History (PGEHA). University of São Paulo (USP), Brazil.
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2022 – 2025 Bachelor in Visual Arts. Centro Universitário Belas Artes de São Paulo, Brazil.
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2026 English Language Proficiency (B2 Level). União Cultural Brasil - Estados Unidos.
Educational Online Project
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"Oi Artista" Podcast – Founder and Host.
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A platform for dialogue and dissemination of knowledge regarding contemporary artistic practices and trajectories within the art system.
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The project focuses on the connection between theory and practice, interviewing art agents and discussing creative processes through a critical and accessible lens.
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Selected Exhibitions
Collective Exhibitions
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2026 Belas Artes 100 anos: 100 Desenhos. Vila Mariana, São Paulo, Brazil.
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2025 Mostra BA 2025.2: Cultura e Pertencimento. São Paulo, Brazil.
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2025 Exposição Coletiva Galpão 556. Barra Funda, São Paulo, Brazil.
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2020 Ano passado eu morri, esse ano eu não morro. IV Art and Culture Show - IFSP. São Paulo, Brazil.
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2019 Exposição Sarau100zala. Casa de Cultura Municipal Freguesia do Ó, São Paulo, Brazil.
Professional and Curatorial Experience
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2025 Ateliê Ilana Wajcberg. Research and Production Assistant.
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Strategic Mapping: Research and application for art grants and artist residency programs.
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Writing: Drafting of critical texts and content for catalogs and art publications.
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Digital Development: Web design and development for ilanawajcberg.com and escoladeaquarela.com.br.
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2025 MUBA – Museum of Fine Arts of São Paulo. Conservation Volunteer.
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Assistance in preventive conservation and institutional collection inventory.
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2024 – 2025 Japan House São Paulo. Production and Cultural Mediation Intern.
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Assistance in the executive production of the exhibition "A vida que se revela" and cultural mediation focused on visitor experience.
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2023 Galeria 13. Visitor Orientation (Volunteer).
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Collaboration for the exhibition BA Creative Collectibles 2023.
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Academic Research
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2023 – 2024 Undergraduate Research Grant (IC). Belas Artes de São Paulo.
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Title: Feminist waves and gender deconstruction in art: From Womanhouse to cyberfeminism in Brazil.
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2018 – 2019 Undergraduate Research Grant (PIBIFSP).
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Title: Intolerance, authoritarianism, and political socialization in digital and school spaces.
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2018 – 2019 Cine Debate Project (IFSP-SMP). Extension Grantee.
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Mediation of debates and development of educational materials.
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Skills & Languages
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Languages: Portuguese (Native); English (B2 Level - Upper-Intermediate).
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Technical Skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced), Canva (Advanced), Web Development, and Digital Portfolio Management.