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Wild Heart. Sonia Gomes

Photo : Bruno Lopes

Oct 21 – Feb 14

Wild Heart. Sonia Gomes

Sonia Gomes turns forgotten fabrics into sweeping, organic installations that pulsate with the energy of Afro-Brazilian heritage. Wander through a space where textiles become a powerful language of resistance and collective memory. You will walk away seeing the stories hidden in the very texture of everyday materials.

Palais de Tokyo (Paris 16th)

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The Palais de Tokyo presents Cœur sauvage, a major exhibition dedicated to Brazilian artist Sonia Gomes running from October 21, 2026, to February 14, 2027. This showcase gathers works spanning the last twenty years, featuring organic sculptures crafted from repurposed textiles. Drawing from Afro-Brazilian heritage, Gomes uses fabric to articulate themes of memory, healing, and resistance. This ticketed event is open to the public with prices ranging from 9 to 13 euros. To accommodate visitors, the museum offers extended evening hours on Thursdays, remaining open until 00:00 to provide a deeper exploration of these evocative installations.

Sonia Gomes' practice is rooted in her Afro-Brazilian heritage and relies on the use of used textiles, which she transforms into sculptures with almost organic shapes. Nourished by stories and rituals passed down from generation to generation, her work makes textiles a language of care, memory, and resistance. Between art and craft, she explores the links between individual and collective histories, revealing the emotional charge of objects. At the Palais de Tokyo, a selection of works from the last twenty years engages in a dialogue with the architecture of the venue.

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Cœur sauvage highlights the artistic practice of Sonia Gomes at the Palais de Tokyo. By transforming reclaimed textiles into organic sculptures, the artist explores the intersection of personal histories and collective memories. Her work reflects a profound Afro-Brazilian heritage, treating fabric as a medium for healing and social commentary, bridging the gap between fine art and traditional craftsmanship.

The exhibition features a curated selection of pieces from the last two decades, specifically arranged to interact with the unique architectural environment of the Palais de Tokyo. These installations reveal the emotional depth embedded within everyday objects, inviting viewers to experience the texture and history of her creations.

The event runs from October 21, 2026, to February 14, 2027. The venue is open on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 12:00 to 22:00. Additionally, late-night access is available on Thursday from 12:00 to 00:00. Tickets are required for entry, with prices set between 9 and 13 euros.

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