A guide to what to do in São Paulo this July, from a huge funk exhibition to World Cup football art and free winter-break shows across the city.
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Key Facts
—Winter break. July is São Paulo’s school-holiday month, and the city fills its calendar to match.
—Funk on show. A major exhibition of 473 works traces Brazilian funk, arriving after a hit run in Rio.
—World Cup art. A Portinari show ties Brazil’s football passion to fine art during the tournament.
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