One of the missions of the Gallery is to rescue memory and value national historical design and tapestry and, therefore, is a precursor to holding exhibitions in honor of Brazilian masters, designers and modern artists.

Its exhibitions generate book publications through the Gallery by its own research and curation and by guest curators. The Gallery also produces short documentaries about its exhibitions and releases other short films and interviews related to its favorite designers and artists.

The traditional brand Passado Composto was founded in 1988 by antique dealer Cida Santana on Rua da Consolação, São Paulo, Brazil.

From the foundation until 2002, her daughter Maria das Graças S. Bueno was responsible for the international acquisition of antiques for the family business in Brazil. In 2002, Graça founded her second location on Alameda Lorena, in Jardins, São Paulo, Galeria Passado Composto Século XX, focusing on modern Brazilian furniture and artistic ta pestries from the 20th century.