Founded by Maria Baró in São Paulo in 1999, Baró is a contemporary art gallery dedicated to fostering critical dialogue through an international and cross-cultural curatorial program. Representing artists from diverse generations and backgrounds, the gallery creates connections between historical legacies and contemporary practices. Since 2021, Baró has expanded internationally with spaces in Mallorca, followed by Abu Dhabi and Paris in 2025, strengthening its commitment to dialogue between Latin America and the global art scene.
Baró regularly participates in leading international art fairs, including Art Basel Miami Beach, ARCOmadrid, Frieze Abu Dhabi, Art Dubai, Zona MACO and SP–Arte.
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