Dive into the heart of the Amazon with Amazônia — Indigenous Creations and Futures at the Musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac. Discover a unique encounter between contemporary works and historical collections, highlighting the vitality, creativity, and future of Indigenous cultures in an immersive and captivating journey.
The Amazon often evokes images of lush forests, majestic rivers, and mysterious lands. Yet behind this spectacular scenery lies a cultural universe of incredible richness, carried by Indigenous peoples whose creativity and worldview challenge our assumptions. The exhibition Amazônia — Indigenous Creations and Futures invites you to discover this living heritage along an immersive journey where traditions and contemporary artistic expressions meet to offer visitors a unique experience.
Rather than presenting a fixed or folkloric view, this exhibition reveals a dynamic world in which Amazonian societies reinvent themselves and imagine their own futures. Visitors will explore works created by contemporary Indigenous artists, placed in dialogue with historic pieces from the museum’s collections. This juxtaposition opens up a new perspective: to see the Amazon not as an immutable territory, but as a space of life where knowledge, myths, and innovation intertwine.
Paintings, installations, ritual objects, video works, and testimony showcase an impressive cultural diversity. Beyond the physical objects, the focus is on the immaterial: dances, songs, body paint, and narratives that underlie the identity and memory of these peoples. Visitors are invited to perceive the depth of these traditions while discovering their resonance in the contemporary world.
The exhibition is driven by two complementary figures. On one side, anthropologist Leandro Varison, a respected researcher, brings his scientific expertise and deep understanding of collections. On the other, Denilson Baniwa, Indigenous artist and activist, anchors the approach in current political and cultural realities. Together, they offer an unprecedented perspective: a journey conceived not over Amazonian peoples, but with them and through their voices.
This direction profoundly changes the visitor experience. Far from a simple exotic journey, Amazônia becomes a space of encounter, where creations question our relationship with the living, with nature, and with the planet’s future.
The exhibition is part of the France–Brazil Season 2025, which amplifies artistic and cultural exchanges between the two countries. It thus represents a rare opportunity to see, in Paris, previously unseen works coming from the other side of the Atlantic.
Beyond aesthetic richness, Amazônia challenges us with universal issues: environmental preservation, the transmission of knowledge, and recognition of Indigenous peoples. In a context where the Amazon rainforest is often endangered, this exhibition becomes a cultural and ecological plea.
Booking your ticket thus means not only enjoying an exceptional cultural outing, but also participating in a collective reflection on the future of one of the globe’s most precious ecosystems.
The Musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac is located at 37, quai Branly, 75007 Paris, a few minutes’ walk from the Eiffel Tower. Its Galerie Jardin, a modern and luminous exhibition space, offers an ideal setting to highlight the works.
The museum is easily accessible:
The museum is committed to welcoming all audiences. The exhibition offers adapted tools:
These facilities ensure a rich experience whether visiting solo, with family, or in groups.
Beyond free‑roaming visits, the museum offers many occasions to deepen the experience:
These activities offer multiple entrances into the Amazonian universe and allow you to adapt your visit to your interests.
With its artistic richness, universal message, and varied programming, Amazônia — Indigenous Creations and Futures is one of the major cultural events in Paris this season. It invites everyone to discover the creative strength of Amazonian peoples and to reflect on our relationship with the world around us.
Don’t miss this rare experience: reserve your tickets today to ensure access and enjoy a unique immersion at the Musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac.
