Instituto Tomie Ohtake — Attraction in Região Imediata de São Paulo

We recently visited the Murakami exhibit and had lunch at Santinho, the restaurant in the institute. Both were well worth the visit.

The exhibit featured a nice selection of recent work from Murakami. Most of the work shown here is part of a series that Murakami has developed since the tragic 2011 earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan’s pacific coast. They differ in subject matter from the artists earlier work, but they feature similar graphic treatments and exquisite attention to details. We really enjoyed it.

Our lunch at Santinho was also delicious. They serve an awesome buffet with a mix of traditional Brazilian comfort food, with new creations using common Brazilian ingredients. The buffet includes salads, main course and even desert foods. There are a lot of options for vegetarians and meat...

The Instituto Tomie Ohtake in São Paulo is a cultural institute founded in 2001 by Ruy Ohtake, a prominent contemporary architect, in honor of his Japanese-born mother, Tomie Ohtake. This institute is known for its spacious and architecturally beautiful design, offering various exhibition spaces and hosting diverse cultural events. It stands out as a significant cultural hub in São Paulo, featuring exhibitions like "Máscaras e Flôrs," "Vida venturosa," and "Diásporas Asiáticas." Additionally, the Instituto Tomie Ohtake houses the renowned restaurant Capim Santo, adding to its appeal as a cultural and culinary destination in the city. The institute's dedication to promoting art and culture makes it a must-visit location for those interested in enriching cultural experiences...

Hostile towards children and parents. Security guards tailing and harassing my partner and her friend with their children on their visit. The children were not allowed to sit on the floor and sketch the artworks under their parents' supervision in a near-empty museum, and told to go and sit on a bench outside. A potentially memorable experience of Miró and Calder overshadowed by the museum's borderline thuggish security. Instituto Tomie Ohtake need to urgently think about how to interact with visitors, and staff need training. This should be basic. Totally...