The exhibition "Cazuza Exagerado ," considered the largest ever held about the Brazilian singer and songwriter Cazuza, opened today, the 22nd, in São Paulo. Occupying approximately 1,800 m² in the Shopping Eldorado mall, in the Pinheiros neighborhood, the show had already won over audiences in Rio de Janeiro and now arrives in the São Paulo capital in an expanded and even more immersive version. Tickets are available on the website cazuzaexposicao.com.br .
Organized to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the classic 1985 album Exagerado , the exhibition brings together more than 700 original items, including clothing, documents, manuscripts, drawings, and historical records that belonged to the artist, many preserved by Cazuza , Lucinha Araújo , president of the Viva Cazuza Society.
Visitors will be able to explore 11 themed rooms that combine cutting-edge technology, holograms, and interactive experiences, offering a sensory and emotional immersion into the musician's journey, from childhood to his days of fame, including emblematic moments such as his time with Barão Vermelho and his solo career. Check out what each room offers:
Room 1 – Agenor Cazuza:
Visitors learn about Agenor de Miranda Araújo Neto's childhood through personal objects, school records, and family mementos. The room reveals his early artistic influences, such as theater and circus. Diaries, drawings, and toys help trace the beginning of Cazuza's creative development.
Room 2 – Largest Abandoned
Space This space traces Cazuza's first steps in music and his rise as the vocalist of Barão Vermelho. Rare recordings of concerts, backstage moments, and press coverage contextualize the band's impact in the 1980s. Original materials from the first three albums illustrate this decisive phase.
Room 3 – I Am Popular Headline / Solo Career
This room delves into the transition to a solo career, highlighting the singer's media exposure and artistic maturity. Intimate objects, such as manuscripts, clothing, glasses, and a typewriter, reveal his creative process. The interactive set design simulates headlines, reviews, and historical archives.
Room 4 – Long Live Chacrinha, Long Live the Clown.
The environment recreates the chaotic and popular atmosphere of the variety shows of the 1980s. Lights, projections, and soundtracks recall Cazuza's memorable appearances on Chacrinha's show. The room highlights the artist's relationship with mass culture and broadcast television.
Room 5 – Cazuza Everywhere:
Cazuza's presence in the media is presented in an immersive audiovisual experience. Animated images, supported by artificial intelligence, interact with synchronized soundtracks. Photographic panels display public and intimate moments throughout his career.
Room 6 – Caravan of Delirium:
The iconic black Veraneio van is reconstructed as a symbol of the artist's freedom and urban displacement. Projections, personal photos, trophies, and texts accompany the period when Cazuza was already battling the illness. The public can browse an album with previously unreleased records.
Rooms 7 and 8 – Dressing Room and Canecão / Time Doesn't Stop
These spaces recreate the dressing room and stage from the last show at Canecão in 1989. The white suit, gold records, and symbolic objects from his career are prominently displayed. A hologram of Cazuza on stage reinforces the emotion of this historic moment.
Room 9 – Poetry:
The spoken word takes center stage with the poem Cineac Trianon . The text is interpreted by actors who portrayed Cazuza in theater and film. The room highlights the artist's literary and sensitive side, in addition to his music.
Room 10 – In the Media, in the Media News
The space recreates cultural environments frequented by Cazuza, such as the Alaska Gallery and the Guanabara Pizzeria. Screens display excerpts from films, soap operas, interviews, and music videos. The room shows how the singer traversed different artistic languages.
Room 11 – I'm in Very Good Company
Inspired by Pizzaria Guanabara, this room proposes virtual meetings with friends and partners of Cazuza. Video testimonials allow for "conversations" with names like Ney Matogrosso, Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso, Frejat, and Fernanda Montenegro. The space reinforces the artist's emotional legacy.
The exhibition promises to be one of the major cultural events of late 2025, bringing together longtime fans and new audiences in a celebration of the work of one of the most iconic names in Brazilian music.
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