In its seventh edition, the "Italian Design Day"—an initiative promoted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs through its global diplomatic-cultural network—will be celebrated in Rio de Janeiro with a series of events organized by the Italian Cultural Institute, in partnership with the Consulate of Italy, the Triennale di Milano Foundation, PUC-Rio, and the Istituto Europeo di Design (IED).
The Little Big World of Flavio Papi began to take shape early in his childhood, when he first started producing models and miniature sculptures. At age six, he began drawing with Augusto Rodrigues at the "Escolinha de Artes do Brasil," followed by a period at the MAM under Ivan Serpa from age seven to twelve. His architectural background—as he is an architect in addition to being a visual artist and model maker—greatly benefited his small-scale projects. Today, Flavio Papi is considered the foremost Brazilian model maker, boasting an extensive and distinguished portfolio of work for advertising, film, and television (including TV Globo, the defunct Manchete, and Record). On February 9, "The Little Big World of Flavio Papi" will open at the Centro Cultural Correios RJ. Curated by Dinah Guimarães, the exhibition offers a retrospective of his more than 60-year career, bringing together drawings, paintings, sculptures, and models.
On Thursday, November 16, at 7:00 PM, Galeria Athena will host a free, public conversation between artist Jonas Arrabal, curator Fernanda Lopes, and artist Julia Arbex. The discussion will center on "Ensaio sobre uma duna" (Essay on a Dune), a solo exhibition by Jonas Arrabal on view at the gallery through December 2.
“Duo Linear”
José Marinho's space at Casa Design Rio 2023
INSURGENCIES: Experiences in Public Spaces is an event that brings together the 8th International Festival of Urban Interventions (FIIU) and the 5th Placemaking Latin America Meeting, aiming to promote citizen-led urbanism through the exchange of experiences among Latin American countries.
A Gentil Carioca, one of Brazil's most significant contemporary art galleries, is celebrating 20 years of activity. With a strong national and international presence, the gallery embodies the "carioca" spirit. To mark the occasion, the major group exhibition "Forrobodó"—curated by Ulisses Carrilho—will open on September 9, celebrating the political, poetic, aesthetic, and erotic potential of the streets. The exhibition will occupy the two 1920s townhouses that house the gallery’s Rio headquarters, featuring works by approximately 60 artists, including Adriana Varejão, Anna Bella Geiger, Antonio Dias, Antonio Manuel, Cildo Meireles, Hélio Oiticica, Lenora de Barros, and Denilson Baniwa, among others, all of whom have maintained a relationship with the gallery in various ways.
On March 15, 2023, at 7:00 PM, Anita Schwartz Galeria de Arte will open the exhibition "Tempo-Matéria" (Time-Matter), featuring approximately 14 new, previously unseen paintings by Rio de Janeiro-based artist Dudu Garcia. The works belong to the 2023 "RA 143" series, a title that references the address of the artist's studio on Avenida Rodrigues Alves, in Rio de Janeiro's port district.
“Luiz Aquila: Whirls of Painting”
“Naturas: As I See It” opens at the Paço Imperial on September 9
Naturas: As I See It
On December 2, Paço Imperial will open the exhibition "Entroncados, Enroscados e Estirados," featuring new works by Rio de Janeiro-based artist Ana Holck. The exhibition marks a new phase in her distinguished 22-year career. Curated by Felipe Scovino, the show presents eight works from the three series that give the exhibition its name. Produced this year using porcelain and stainless steel—materials the artist had not previously utilized—the works bridge the concepts of painting and sculpture.
We are pleased to announce that the next course in the IAB-RJ Continuing Education Program has been scheduled!
SIMPLE/SOPHISTICATED
Exhibition by artist Paulo Roberto Leal at Galeria de Arte Ipanema opens on September 12, curated by Paulo Venancio Filho
SIMPLE/SOPHISTICATED
Exhibition by artist Paulo Roberto Leal at Galeria de Arte Ipanema opens on September 12, curated by Paulo Venancio Filho
“Flags and Colors Among Us”
Held on May 25 and 26, the 2nd Experimental Construction Site Seminar in Architecture and Urbanism was promoted by LEMC Canteiro Experimental, the PET Canteiro Experimental e Comunidades group, and GEPARQ (Research Group of PROARQ/UFRJ). The seminar aims to present pedagogical practices in experimental construction sites and research and outreach projects that engage with hands-on construction, as well as the experiences of professors and professional architects and urban planners who currently incorporate construction experiences into their professional practice within social architecture.
The Council of Architecture and Urbanism of Brazil is hosting a series of debates titled "Memory, Projects, Works," running parallel to the exhibition of Portuguese architect Eduardo Souto de Moura’s work, to expand the discussion on his practice and the importance of preserving architectural archives.
The Council of Architecture and Urbanism of Brazil is hosting a debate series titled "Memory, Projects, Works," running concurrently with an exhibition of the work of Portuguese architect Eduardo Souto de Moura. The series aims to expand the discourse on the architect's work and the importance of preserving architectural archives.