Architecture News: Brazilian Modernism, Indigenous Wisdom, and New Exhibitions
Solano Benítez creates poetic architectural extensions for the Beaubourg, while Paulo Mendes da Rocha is celebrated as Brazil's last great modern architect. The exhibition "Infinito Vão: 90 Anos de Arquitetura Brasileira" at Sesc 24 de Maio offers a singular approach to Brazilian architectural history, marking Jorge Zalszupin's centenary with shows. MASP Escola launches unprecedented courses for June, and the Manual da Arquitetura Kamayurá rescues millennia-old indigenous knowledge. Yona Friedman's work emphasizes the right to understand, and the new MASP project is described as courageous, navigating a delicate path.
Key facts
- Solano Benítez extends the Beaubourg with poetic architecture
- Paulo Mendes da Rocha is recognized as Brazil's last great modern architect
- "Infinito Vão: 90 Anos de Arquitetura Brasileira" is exhibited at Sesc 24 de Maio
- Jorge Zalszupin's centenary is celebrated with exhibitions
- MASP Escola introduces new courses for June
- Manual da Arquitetura Kamayurá preserves indigenous architectural wisdom
- Yona Friedman focuses on the right to understand in design
- The new MASP project is characterized as courageous and precise
Entities
Artists
- Solano Benítez
- Jorge Zalszupin
- Yona Friedman
- Paulo Mendes da Rocha
Institutions
- Beaubourg
- MASP
- MASP Escola
- Sesc 24 de Maio
Locations
- Brazil