Design Degustação - Photo: Courtesy of the architect
Design Degustação will take place at the Istituto Europeo di Design on August 26, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, featuring lectures, workshops, seminars, discussions, content, and networking. Throughout the event, the space will showcase work by students, alumni, and partner brands. This experience offers a full day of immersion, allowing participants to engage in workshops and interact with the institution's faculty.
_WHAT IS IT? Stitching Subjectivities is a space for experimentation, collective research, and collaborative practices shaped by an exploration of the "five skins" theory by Austrian artist, activist, and writer Friedensreich Hundertwasser.
The Trianon-Masp Station Cultural Space presents the "Posters" exhibition by Italian artist Tomaso Marcolla. Addressing contemporary issues such as gender inequality, violence and abuse, economic crisis, solidarity, and environmental preservation, Marcolla presents a series of digital collages to the Metro audience that invite reflection on how art can speak for silenced groups.
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Applications for Jaime Lerner scholarships open until the end of June
The Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia is launching the second edition of the Jaime Lerner Scholarships. This year, the scholarship is offered to professionals from all Latin American countries to pursue our Online Master in City & Technology: The Near Urbanism for the 2023/2024 academic year. In doing so, we reinforce our commitment to supporting young architects in their efforts to specialize and contribute effectively to better cities in their respective countries.
The Núcleo Descerimonioso de Teatro premieres the play Uma Branca Sombra Pálida, loosely inspired by the short story by Lygia Fagundes Telles. The play features dramaturgy by Vinicius Garcia Pires and is directed by Mario Spatizziani. The season runs from September 9 to 17, with performances on Saturdays at 9:00 PM and Sundays at 7:00 PM at the Teatro Commune. Tickets are R$60.00 (full price) and R$30.00 (half-price) and are available via the Sympla platform.
An element of nature characterized by varied textures, distinct tones, and diverse compositions, Earth evokes our origins as a symbol of existence. Firm and consistent, this force represents the solidification of particles into rock formations, precious stones, and structures over time. This serves as the starting point and theme for the eleventh edition of MADE – Mercado Arte e Design. For the second time, the event will be held at the new Complexo Pacaembu, running concurrently with the ArPa art fair from May 31 to June 4, 2023.
Artistic calendars have long been a fixture of global culture. From the most celebrated examples, such as those produced by Pirelli, to the Vatican’s own editions, they have consistently served as a medium for presenting art beyond the confines of museums and galleries. Building on this tradition, photographer Ed Beltrão announces the launch of his latest visual project, the Bahia, ensaio sutil [Bahia, a Subtle Essay] calendar. Following the success of his 2021 book, Temperança, Beltrão once again captivates audiences with a collection of images that uniquely capture the essence of Bahia.
São Paulo, 2023 – Registration is now open for the course "Urban Mobility Management – A Path to Smart and Sustainable Cities," offered by the Arq.Futuro Cities Laboratory at Insper, which will take place throughout August and early September. The eight sessions aim to deepen knowledge of urban mobility dynamics, a central theme in policy discussions aimed at ensuring a better quality of life for inhabitants. Commuting alternatives shape the urban experience for everyone—enabling, hindering, or even inhibiting access to and the right to the city.
Sponsored by the Ministry of Culture and the Instituto Cultural Vale, the Museu A CASA do Objeto Brasileiro and Alcantarino Design are presenting the exhibition "Caboclos da Amazônia: arquitetura, design e música" from September 30 to January 7, 2024, at the institution's headquarters located at 1216 Rua Pedroso de Moraes, in Pinheiros, São Paulo.
ABD CONAD—the National Congress of Interior Design—will bring together professionals from across the country for an event focused on professional development and relevant industry discussions. The event will take place on August 3rd and 4th, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, at the WTC Events Center, located within the D&D Shopping complex in São Paulo.
The 9th Seminar of the CNPq Research Group "Representations: Imaginary and Technology" will bring together researchers affiliated with the group to discuss ongoing and recently completed projects, focusing on the epistemological and methodological aspects relevant to these investigations. Featuring short presentations in thematic panels, workshops, book launches, and immersions in the RITe Study Groups, the seminar will be held primarily in person from December 11 to 15, 2023, at the Caetano Fraccaroli Sculpture and Form Research Atelier, located at 1560 Professor Almeida Prado Street, Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, Brazil.
Architects and builders can create environments and spaces that improve people's quality of life, in alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 11. Furthermore, technology can be a powerful ally, offering innovative resources such as 3D modeling, BIM, virtual and augmented reality, sensing, and the Internet of Things. Do not miss the opportunity to learn more about this topic at our ZIGURAT Talks event on the architecture of the future!