Lina Bo Bardi awarded posthumous Golden Lion at Venice Architecture Biennale

At the Venice Architecture Biennale, Lina Bo Bardi will be honored with a Special Golden Lion, celebrating her enduring influence. The architect, who passed away in 1992, was originally from Italy and made notable contributions to Brazil's cultural landscape. She constructed the Museu de Arte de São Paulo (MASP) between 1957 and 1969, which introduced a groundbreaking exhibition system. Her Glass House (Casa de Vidro), nestled in São Paulo's forests, displays her furniture designs and is accessible to visitors. From 1977 to 1986, she also designed Sesc Pompéia, a significant community hub. Hashim Sarkis, the curator of the Biennale, commended her resilience in the face of adversity, while the Instituto Bardi highlighted the pandemic's effects on her public spaces.