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Key Facts
- —What happened TarcioV’s solo show opens in a restaurant dining room on 25 August 2026.
- —How long Runs from 26 August to 30 October 2026, over two months.
- —The real story First solo show in a restaurant, not a gallery, with a street mural.
- —The catch No street address, daily hours, or admission fee are published.
- —Includes Paintings, watercolours, a numbered screenprint, and planned workshops.
- —On the map Salão Terreiro at Restaurante Casa de Tereza, in Rio Vermelho, Salvador.
The show hangs in a working restaurant dining room, not a museum, and part of it is visible from the street.
TarcioV in Salvador brings a solo exhibition to a restaurant dining room, with a mural on the building’s facade. The show, titled «Onde a Bahia Permanece» (Where Bahia Remains), opens with a vernissage on Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 6.30pm.
What Is TarcioV in Salvador?
TarcioV in Salvador is a solo exhibition by the Bahian visual artist, illustrator, and graffiti artist. It is called «Onde a Bahia Permanece», which means Where Bahia Remains.
The show will run from Wednesday 26 August 2026 to Friday 30 October 2026. It takes place in the Salão Terreiro of the Restaurante Casa de Tereza, in the Rio Vermelho district.
The exhibition is scheduled to open on Tuesday 25 August 2026 with a private-view evening. Meanwhile, the public can visit from the following day until the end of October.
The exhibition has not opened yet, so it will be a fresh look at his career. However, it is his first solo show in a restaurant setting.
The Venue: A Restaurant, Not a Gallery
Casa de Tereza is a working restaurant, so the art hangs in a dining room rather than a museum. For example, the room name Salão Terreiro plays on Bahian meanings: ‘salão’ means hall.
While ‘terreiro’ can refer to a yard or a house of Afro-Brazilian worship. The exhibition announcements locate the restaurant only in Rio Vermelho, Salvador.
No street number or postcode is published, so visitors should confirm the exact address with the restaurant before setting out. Since the restaurant is in Rio Vermelho, visitors can combine art with a meal.
However, because no street number is given, a quick call ahead is wise. The venue is in Rio Vermelho, a seafront district known for bars and nightlife.
Nevertheless, the exact address is not published, so visitors must confirm it.
Opening Night and Visiting Hours
The vernissage, or private-view opening evening, is on Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 6.30pm. Public visiting starts on Wednesday 26 August 2026 and runs through Friday 30 October 2026.
However, the daily opening hours are not published. The announcements give only the vernissage hour and the closing date, so plan your visit accordingly.
The vernissage starts at 6.30pm on Tuesday, and the show runs for over two months. Still, without daily hours, visitors should check with the restaurant before planning a trip.
The vernissage is the only timed event announced, at 6.30pm on Tuesday. Still, daily hours are missing, so plan with flexibility.
What Is in the Show
The exhibition brings together paintings and watercolours made at different points in TarcioV’s career. It also includes a serial screenprint, a numbered print edition developed specially for the show.
In addition, there will be watercolour workshops during the run, aiming to bring the public closer to the artistic process. Their dates, times, and fees are not announced.
The exhibition features paintings and watercolours from different career moments. In addition, a special screenprint edition was made just for this show.
The show includes paintings, watercolours, and a special screenprint edition. In addition, workshops are planned, but their details are unannounced.
A Mural on the Facade
As an extension of the exhibition, TarcioV signs an original mural on the facade of Casa de Tereza. This takes his language back into urban space, and the mural is visible from the street without entering.
No details about the mural’s subject, size, or completion date are published. Still, it offers a free glimpse of the artist’s work.
The mural is an extension of the exhibition, visible from the street. Although its subject is unknown, it offers a public glimpse of the artist’s style.
The mural is an extension of the show, visible from outside. However, its subject and size are not documented.
Who Is TarcioV?
TarcioV is a visual artist, illustrator, and graffiti artist from Salvador, Bahia. He began his career in 2004 with graffiti and murals through the city’s streets.
As a result, he quickly became a leading exponent of graffiti in Bahia. His work is known for vibrant colours, fluid lines, and themes tied to spirituality and daily life in Salvador.
He draws on his strong relationship with popular culture and Afro-Brazilian religiosity. TarcioV began his artistic career in 2004 with graffiti in Salvador.
Since then, he has become a leading figure in Bahian graffiti, known for vibrant, spiritual themes. TarcioV’s art reflects Afro-Brazilian culture and urban life.
Since 2004, he has grown into a leading graffiti artist in Bahia.
Earlier Work in Rio Vermelho
A mural by TarcioV is already visible in the same district, at the Casa de Iemanjá. It stands on the corner of Travessa Lydio de Mesquita and Rua da Paciência, facing Rio Vermelho beach.
This mural is free to see and relates to Iemanjá, the orixá of salt waters in Candomblé. Rio Vermelho is a seafront district and Salvador’s best-known bar and nightlife quarter.
A previous mural at the Casa de Iemanjá is still on view in the same district. This work, facing the beach, is free to see and ties to Afro-Brazilian culture.
His earlier mural at Casa de Iemanjá is still visible today. Meanwhile, it connects to the district’s cultural heritage.
Past Shows and Context
TarcioV was also part of a group exhibition at the Goethe-Institut Salvador-Bahia earlier in 2026. That show closed on Friday 14 August 2026 and opened on weekdays from 9am to 6pm.
In addition, a 2021 mural by TarcioV, titled «O Pescador da Cidade Velha» (The Fisherman of the Old City). Was described as a homage to people who live from the waters.
It drew from his affective memories, as reported by Correio 24 Horas. Earlier in 2026, TarcioV took part in a group show at the Goethe-Institut, which closed in August.
The admission arrangement for the new show has not been announced. His past shows include a Goethe-Institut group exhibition that closed recently.
Although that one was free, this show’s cost is unknown.
Practical Notes for Visitors
No admission arrangement has been announced for this exhibition. Nothing has been published about whether the works can be bought.
Because the street number and daily hours are missing, confirm these details with the restaurant before you go. The show is a chance to see TarcioV’s art in an intimate, non-traditional setting.
Since no admission fee or sales details are published, visitors should expect uncertainty. As a result, confirming hours and location with the restaurant is essential.
No admission arrangement is announced. Confirm the details with the restaurant before going.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does TarcioV in Salvador open?
The vernissage is on Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 6.30pm. Public visiting starts the next day, Wednesday 26 August 2026.
Where is the exhibition held?
It is in the Salão Terreiro of the Restaurante Casa de Tereza, in the Rio Vermelho district of Salvador. The exact street address is not published, so confirm with the restaurant.
What are the daily opening hours?
The announcements do not specify daily visiting hours. Only the vernissage time and the closing date, 30 October 2026, are given.
Is the exhibition free?
No admission arrangement has been announced. Check with the restaurant before visiting.
Connected Coverage
Sources: Curtindo Salvador; iNordeste Notícias; Aratu Notícias; Let’s Go Bahia; Correio 24 Horas; Uran Rodrigues; Tem Arte nas Ruas; Banco Central do Brasil.
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