Brussels exhibition reinterprets Lina Bo Bardi's radical 1980s legacy through SESC Pompéia
Tomorrow, April 22, Martins&Montero will launch the exhibition Abertura: Lina Bo Bardi and the 1980's at its gallery in Brussels. Curated by João Grinspum Ferraz, the showcase highlights the Italian-Brazilian architect's innovative approach to space as a realm for interaction, change, and utilization. It aims to move beyond simplistic interpretations of her work, emphasizing its radical aspects by merging architecture, contemporary art, and furniture design. A significant highlight is the furniture created for SESC Pompéia in São Paulo, a project that began in 1976 and was completed between 1982 and 1986, transforming an old factory into a hub for culture, sports, and community engagement. This exhibition seeks to reinterpret Bo Bardi's legacy by presenting these interconnected themes.
Key facts
- Exhibition title is Abertura: Lina Bo Bardi and the 1980's
- Exhibition opens April 22
- Venue is Martins&Montero gallery in Brussels
- Curator is João Grinspum Ferraz
- Focuses on architect Lina Bo Bardi
- Highlights SESC Pompéia project (initiated 1976, inaugurated 1982-1986)
- SESC Pompéia transformed a São Paulo factory into a cultural/sports center
- Exhibition integrates architecture, contemporary art, and furniture
Entities
Artists
- Lina Bo Bardi
- João Grinspum Ferraz
Institutions
- Martins&Montero
- SESC Pompéia
Locations
- Brussels
- Belgium
- São Paulo
- Brazil