A public poll with over 8,500 votes has determined the top ten exhibitions of 2025 in Brazil. The number one spot went to conceptual artist Ana Amorim's show at MAC USP, followed by Goya Lopes' exhibition at MAM Bahia in second place. Other notable entries include a group show "Floresta de Espíritos" in Salvador, Thiago Martins de Melo's first solo exhibition in his hometown São Luís, and the Monet exhibition at Masp, which broke visitation records with 502,642 visitors. A special highlight is "Memórias do Inconsciente" by Jhonyson Nobre at Sesc Arapiraca, the only exhibition outside the initial shortlist to make the top ten. Maria Bonomi at Paço Imperial received the most votes according to public comments as a bonus.
This list matters because it reflects public engagement with Brazilian cultural institutions and highlights the diversity of contemporary art in Brazil, from conceptual and Afro-Brazilian textile art to environmental and spiritual themes. The record-breaking attendance at the Monet exhibition at Masp underscores the growing public interest in art exhibitions in the country, while the inclusion of emerging and established artists alike demonstrates a vibrant and inclusive art scene. The poll also provides a democratic snapshot of which exhibitions resonated most with audiences in 2025.