Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Reopens with Dual Exhibitions After 2014 Fire
After a fire in 2014, the Liceu de Artes e Ofícios in São Paulo has reopened its doors. The restoration, overseen by architect Ricardo Julião, has introduced an 11-meter ceiling and improved natural lighting. The reopening is marked by Denise Mattar's curatorial initiative "O Ontem, o Hoje e o Amanhã," which includes two exhibitions: "Design Brasil Século XXI," highlighting sustainable furniture designs, and "História e Memória," a historical exhibit available until August 2019. Established in 1873, the Liceu showcases its history through photographs and replicas, retaining only eight of the original 28 sculptures. Additionally, the Liceu now provides updated courses in industrial automation and the Internet of Things via its Liceu Tech program.
Key facts
- The Liceu de Artes e Ofícios's exhibition space reopened after a 2014 fire.
- Architect Ricardo Julião led the restoration project.
- The reopening features two exhibitions curated by Denise Mattar: 'Design Brasil Século XXI' and 'História e Memória'.
- 'Design Brasil Século XXI' is a four-month survey of eco-conscious furniture design.
- 'História e Memória' is a historical exhibition running until August 2019.
- The Liceu was founded in 1873 by coffee businessmen.
- The fire destroyed most of a collection of 28 plaster sculpture replicas; only eight remain.
- The Liceu Tech program now offers courses in industrial automation and the Internet of Things.
Entities
Artists
- Ricardo Julião
- Denise Mattar
- Fernanda Sarmento
- Campana brothers
- Victor Brecheret
- Júlio Moraes
- Patrícia Macedo
- Angélica de Moraes
- Livio de Vivo
Institutions
- Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
- Liceu Tech
Locations
- São Paulo
- Brazil
- Parque da Luz