MON Collection houses treasures

MON Collection houses treasures: from Andy Warhol to Tarsila do Amaral
Curitiba is home to a cultural treasure that few people know in detail: the Oscar Niemeyer Museum (MON). With its 14,000 works of art spread across 35,000 square meters, the MON is a giant of art in Latin America. But did you know that within its walls are hidden ancient pieces, works by Andy Warhol and even a Tarsila do Amaral?

The MON has a fascinating history. Initially designed as an educational institute in 1967, the main building only gained museum status in 2001. With the addition of the iconic “Eye”-shaped annex, the museum was inaugurated in 2002, quickly becoming an architectural and cultural landmark in Curitiba.

Impressive Rarities

Among the treasures in the collection, a piece from the Asian collection that is an impressive 5,000 years old stands out. For painting fans, the oldest work is “Floresta do Litoral Paranaense” (1901), by Guilherme William Michaud.
But the museum’s true gems include such important works as “Cena de Mar” by Miguel Bakun from Paraná, a “Seated Self-Portrait” (1923) by Tarsila do Amaral and even a silkscreen by Andy Warhol, “The Shadow” (1981).
Architectural Curiosities

The building itself is a work of art. The winter gardens, a brilliant solution by Niemeyer to naturally light the interior, are an example of the architect’s mastery. The famous free span, with its 65 meters, was once the second largest in Brazil, second only to MASP.
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