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"Oníricas"
Luiz Pizarro opens a major solo exhibition on September 21 at the Cidade das Artes Bibi Ferreira

The Artist's Studio of Gray Portela
Casa Cor Pernambuco features a space dedicated to artist Gray Portela
Architects Karla Rivas, Emiko Arrunategui, and Doró Meira design “The Artist's Studio”

Featuring international speakers
AREQUIPA TO HOST THE 20TH NATIONAL BIENNIAL OF PERUVIAN ARCHITECTURE
This major event seeks to recognize and award the best practices in architecture and urbanism nationwide.

Patio Encuentro de Intervenciones Efímeras is a social, cultural, and civic program that fosters the development of community fabric—bringing together artists, architects, students, property owners, city residents, visitors, and public, private, and educational institutions—by reflecting on the impact that historical heritage and contemporary art have on the lives of those who inhabit the city of Puebla. This is achieved through an annual competition for ephemeral art installations, academic activities, and outreach sessions, all centered around the patio: "the heart of the Poblana house."

After two years of the pandemic, "Insurgencias: Experiencias desde el espacio público" arrives for the first time. This gathering brings together the Placemaking Latin America network and the International Festival of Urban Interventions (FIIU), taking place from September 12 to 16 in Rio de Janeiro.

Brazilian art, particularly street art, graffiti, and their derivatives, continues to gain prominence abroad. A case in point is the participation of Enivo, a muralist and co-owner of the A7MA gallery, in ArtPrize 2023. The event is taking place in Michigan, where the artist has been since the beginning of the month preparing two projects for the city.

"How to Design a Revolution: The Chilean Way to Design" is part of the commemorative activities marking 50 years since the civil-military coup d'état in Chile. The exhibition focuses on the graphic and industrial design produced during the government of President Salvador Allende (1970–1973). It is co-produced by the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (UC), the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and the Centro Cultural La Moneda (CCLM), with the collaboration of the Ministry of Science, Technology, Knowledge, and Innovation and the Goethe-Institut Chile. The exhibition will remain on view until January 28, 2024.

The 2023 International Congress of the Faculty of Architecture at the Universidad Santo Tomás, Tunja branch—themed "Innovation and Tradition in the Discipline"—aims to foster reflection on the changes and enduring elements within the field of architecture.

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Reconvening the Forum on ATHIS Practices in Risk Areas!

In 1986, the first posthumous exhibition of Hélio Oiticica (1937 – 1980) was held, organized by the HO Project, which was coordinated at the time by Lygia Pape, Luciano Figueiredo, and Wally Salomão. For this exhibition, titled “O q faço é música” (What I do is music) and held at the Galeria de Arte São Paulo, the project produced unique editions of the iconic works “Relevo Espacial, 1959/1986” and “Parangolé P4 Capa 1, 1964/1986” to raise funds for the organization, cataloging, and conservation of the works and documents left by the artist.

Cersaie 2023, taking place in Bologna, Italy, from September 25 to 29, is the premier international exhibition for ceramic tiles and bathroom furnishings. It offers an exceptional opportunity to explore the materials and trends currently reshaping the concept of architectural design.

Mexican architect Gabriela Carrillo has forged a distinguished and passionate career centered on the city, the territory, and diversity. Her widely recognized work—initially in collaboration with Mauricio Rocha and subsequently leading her own studio—has become a benchmark for contemporary architecture in Mexico. Her projects manifest global demands, as she constantly strives to recognize the values inherent in the territory and create spaces that elevate their inhabitants. Gabriela Carrillo stands at the intersection of architectural practice, theory, and research. Her approach is oriented toward the everyday, adopting a versatile and dynamic practice that allows her to maintain a balance between her work and personal life.

Siza and Oscar: Beyond the Sea, a photography exhibition by José Roberto Bassul opening on September 7 at the Espaço Ferreira Alves, at the Casa da Arquitectura, consists of an abstract visual dialogue between the architecture of Siza Vieira in Brazil and that of Oscar Niemeyer in Portugal. Curated by Ângela Berlinde, the exhibition comprises 28 images that pay photographic homage to two icons of modernist architecture.

On this side, the Pestana Casino Park Hotel on the island of Madeira, the only work in Portugal by the Brazilian Oscar Niemeyer. On the other side, the Iberê Camargo Foundation building in Porto Alegre, Brazil, also the only work by the Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza Vieira.

In an unprecedented partnership with Milan’s POLI.DESIGN, Portobello Shop is hosting the 7th edition of the Archtrends Summit, a creativity forum presented through its trends and references platform, on September 5th from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The event will take place at the Teatro Santander in São Paulo, recognized as one of the largest and best-equipped theaters in Latin America. Beyond the partnership with POLI.DESIGN, a leading foundation in Italian design, the major highlight is that, for the first time, the event will be open to the public with tickets available for purchase.

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.

We are continuing the discussions regarding two relatively recent heritage typologies that require greater attention in contemporary times: modern and industrial heritage. The goal is to foster dialogue between modernity and the industrial production that utilized new materials, construction systems, and architectural works that defined this era. These works must be constantly remembered, as they unfortunately suffer from ongoing alterations or even demolition due to a lack of recognition as heritage assets by much of society.

Growarq Week is an event dedicated to architects, engineers, designers, and students looking to revolutionize their design process through a methodology that combines two software programs: Revit and Lumion. The event will take place entirely online from September 11 to September 13, starting at 8:00 PM each day.

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.