Luiza Baldan

Luiza Baldan

Luiza Baldan

Rio de Janeiro BR 1980

Rio de Janeiro BR 1980

Rio de Janeiro BR 1980

Pós-doutoranda em Artes Visuais pela Universidade de Brasília (2026-), doutora e mestra em Linguagens Visuais pela Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (BR 2020/2010), e bacharel em Artes Visuais pela Florida International University (EUA, 2002). Desde o ano 2000, trabalha com exercícios de observação multissensoriais, sejam em residências temporárias ou em trânsito, resultando em fotografias, textos, instalações de áudio e vídeo, sendo alguns projetos colaborativos. Além do trabalho como artista e pesquisadora, colabora com instituições de arte e espaços independentes como orientadora de projetos, produtora e curadora. Atualmente é co-gestora do NowHere Lisboa.

Baldan trabalha especialmente com questões intrínsecas à moradia e às relações humanas que são estabelecidas entre lugares e histórias. Sua obra faz parte de importantes coleções públicas e privadas, tendo sido exposta, premiada e publicada.

Alguns projetos e exposições realizadas: "Como olhar junto", [BR, 2025: Museu Mineiro (BH), Galeria Mercedes Viegas (RJ), Ateliê 397 (SP), Escola de Artes Visuais do Parque Lage (RJ), Festival FotoRio (RJ)]; "De Ciudad Abierta a Ventanas" (montagem piloto do projeto em colaboração com Nico Espinoza, Maura Grimaldi e Patricia Black), NowHere, Lisboa (PT, 2023); “Terra em tempos: fotografias do Brasil”, MAM Rio (BR, 2022); “Schlange” (Sensing the city - Sense of the city), Projektraum Zwitschermaschine Berlin (ALE, 2022); 17. Mostra Internazionale di Architettura, Participazioni Nazionali (Brasile), La Bienalle di Venezia (IT, 2021); Bienal de Fotografia de Vila Franca de Xira (PT, 2021); "Estofo", Galeria Anita Schwartz (BR, 2017); "Perabé", Finalista Prêmio Pipa, MAM Rio (BR, 2016) e Centro Cultural São Paulo (BR, 2015); "Build Up", MdM Gallery, (FR, 2014); "Índice", MAM Rio (BR, 2013).

Alguns prêmios: Stipendium-Sonderprogramm, Senatsverwaltung für Kultur und Europa (ALE, 2020); Viva Arte! SMC RJ (BR, 2015); XI Prêmio Marc Ferrez de Fotografia da Funarte (BR, 2010).

Desenvolveu o projeto “Monumentalidade como Coletividade” para a publicação "O MASP de Lina: 50 anos do edifício na Avenida Paulista" (BR, 2018) e participou do Clube de Colecionadores de Fotografia do MAM-SP (BR, 2016).

Publicou os livros "Como olhar junto" (com o Programa de Apoio a Projetos 2024 – Artes Visuais / DGArtes) e "Exercícios de Observação" em 2025, "Derivadores" (com Jonas Arrabal) em 2016 e "São Casas" em 2012.

Atualmente vive entre Portugal e Brasil.

Postdoctoral researcher in Visual Arts at the University of Brasília (2026-), PhD and Master's degree in Visual Languages from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (BR 2020/2010), and Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts from Florida International University (USA, 2002). Since 2000, Baldan has been working with multisensory observation exercises, whether in temporary residences or in transit, resulting in photographs, texts, audio and video installations, some of which are collaborative projects. In addition to her work as an artist and researcher, she collaborates with art institutions and independent spaces as a project advisor, producer, and curator. She is currently co-manager of NowHere Lisboa.

Baldan works especially with issues intrinsic to housing and the human relationships that are established between places and histories. Her work is part of important public and private collections and has been exhibited, awarded, and published.

Some projects and exhibitions held: "Como olhar junto", [BR, 2025: Museu Mineiro (BH), Galeria Mercedes Viegas (RJ), Ateliê 397 (SP), Escola de Artes Visuais do Parque Lage (RJ), Festival FotoRio (RJ)]; "De Ciudad Abierta a Ventanas" (pilot project in collaboration with Nico Espinoza, Maura Grimaldi, and Patricia Black), NowHere, Lisbon (PT, 2023); "Terra em tempos: fotografias do Brasil", MAM Rio (BR, 2022); "Schlange" (Sensing the city - Sense of the city), Projektraum Zwitschermaschine Berlin (GER, 2022); 17th. Mostra Internazionale di Architettura, Participazioni Nazionali (Brasile), La Bienalle di Venezia (IT, 2021); Vila Franca de Xira Photography Biennial (PT, 2021); "Estofo", Galeria Anita Schwartz (BR, 2017); "Perabé", Finalist Pipa Prize, MAM Rio (BR, 2016) and Centro Cultural São Paulo (BR, 2015); "Build Up", MdM Gallery, (FR, 2014); "Índice", MAM Rio (BR, 2013).

Some awards: Stipendium-Sonderprogramm, Senatsverwaltung für Kultur und Europa (GER, 2020); Viva Arte! SMC RJ (BR, 2015); XI Marc Ferrez Photography Award of Funarte (BR, 2010).

Developed the project "Monumentality as Collectivity" for the publication "Lina's MASP: 50 Years of the Building on Avenida Paulista" (BR, 2018) and participated in the Photography Collectors Club of MAM-SP (BR, 2016).


She published the books "Como olhar junto" (with the 2024 Project Support Program – Visual Arts / DGArtes) and "Exercícios de Observação" in 2025, "Derivadores" (with Jonas Arrabal) in 2016, and "São Casas" in 2012.

Currently lives between Portugal and Brazil.

Postdoctoral researcher in Visual Arts at the University of Brasília (2026-), PhD and Master's degree in Visual Languages from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (BR 2020/2010), and Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts from Florida International University (USA, 2002). Since 2000, Baldan has been working with multisensory observation exercises, whether in temporary residences or in transit, resulting in photographs, texts, audio and video installations, some of which are collaborative projects. In addition to her work as an artist and researcher, she collaborates with art institutions and independent spaces as a project advisor, producer, and curator. She is currently co-manager of NowHere Lisboa.

Baldan works especially with issues intrinsic to housing and the human relationships that are established between places and histories. Her work is part of important public and private collections and has been exhibited, awarded, and published.

Some projects and exhibitions held: "Como olhar junto", [BR, 2025: Museu Mineiro (BH), Galeria Mercedes Viegas (RJ), Ateliê 397 (SP), Escola de Artes Visuais do Parque Lage (RJ), Festival FotoRio (RJ)]; "De Ciudad Abierta a Ventanas" (pilot project in collaboration with Nico Espinoza, Maura Grimaldi, and Patricia Black), NowHere, Lisbon (PT, 2023); "Terra em tempos: fotografias do Brasil", MAM Rio (BR, 2022); "Schlange" (Sensing the city - Sense of the city), Projektraum Zwitschermaschine Berlin (GER, 2022); 17th. Mostra Internazionale di Architettura, Participazioni Nazionali (Brasile), La Bienalle di Venezia (IT, 2021); Vila Franca de Xira Photography Biennial (PT, 2021); "Estofo", Galeria Anita Schwartz (BR, 2017); "Perabé", Finalist Pipa Prize, MAM Rio (BR, 2016) and Centro Cultural São Paulo (BR, 2015); "Build Up", MdM Gallery, (FR, 2014); "Índice", MAM Rio (BR, 2013).

Some awards: Stipendium-Sonderprogramm, Senatsverwaltung für Kultur und Europa (GER, 2020); Viva Arte! SMC RJ (BR, 2015); XI Marc Ferrez Photography Award of Funarte (BR, 2010).

Developed the project "Monumentality as Collectivity" for the publication "Lina's MASP: 50 Years of the Building on Avenida Paulista" (BR, 2018) and participated in the Photography Collectors Club of MAM-SP (BR, 2016).


She published the books "Como olhar junto" (with the 2024 Project Support Program – Visual Arts / DGArtes) and "Exercícios de Observação" in 2025, "Derivadores" (with Jonas Arrabal) in 2016, and "São Casas" in 2012.

Currently lives between Portugal and Brazil.

Postdoctoral researcher in Visual Arts at the University of Brasília (2026-), PhD and Master's degree in Visual Languages from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (BR 2020/2010), and Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts from Florida International University (USA, 2002). Since 2000, Baldan has been working with multisensory observation exercises, whether in temporary residences or in transit, resulting in photographs, texts, audio and video installations, some of which are collaborative projects. In addition to her work as an artist and researcher, she collaborates with art institutions and independent spaces as a project advisor, producer, and curator. She is currently co-manager of NowHere Lisboa.

Baldan works especially with issues intrinsic to housing and the human relationships that are established between places and histories. Her work is part of important public and private collections and has been exhibited, awarded, and published.

Some projects and exhibitions held: "Como olhar junto", [BR, 2025: Museu Mineiro (BH), Galeria Mercedes Viegas (RJ), Ateliê 397 (SP), Escola de Artes Visuais do Parque Lage (RJ), Festival FotoRio (RJ)]; "De Ciudad Abierta a Ventanas" (pilot project in collaboration with Nico Espinoza, Maura Grimaldi, and Patricia Black), NowHere, Lisbon (PT, 2023); "Terra em tempos: fotografias do Brasil", MAM Rio (BR, 2022); "Schlange" (Sensing the city - Sense of the city), Projektraum Zwitschermaschine Berlin (GER, 2022); 17th. Mostra Internazionale di Architettura, Participazioni Nazionali (Brasile), La Bienalle di Venezia (IT, 2021); Vila Franca de Xira Photography Biennial (PT, 2021); "Estofo", Galeria Anita Schwartz (BR, 2017); "Perabé", Finalist Pipa Prize, MAM Rio (BR, 2016) and Centro Cultural São Paulo (BR, 2015); "Build Up", MdM Gallery, (FR, 2014); "Índice", MAM Rio (BR, 2013).

Some awards: Stipendium-Sonderprogramm, Senatsverwaltung für Kultur und Europa (GER, 2020); Viva Arte! SMC RJ (BR, 2015); XI Marc Ferrez Photography Award of Funarte (BR, 2010).

Developed the project "Monumentality as Collectivity" for the publication "Lina's MASP: 50 Years of the Building on Avenida Paulista" (BR, 2018) and participated in the Photography Collectors Club of MAM-SP (BR, 2016).


She published the books "Como olhar junto" (with the 2024 Project Support Program – Visual Arts / DGArtes) and "Exercícios de Observação" in 2025, "Derivadores" (with Jonas Arrabal) in 2016, and "São Casas" in 2012.

Currently lives between Portugal and Brazil.

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