Lina Bo Bardi Wins Golden Lion at 17th Venice Architecture Biennale
The Golden Lion at the 17th Venice Architecture Biennale has been bestowed upon Lina Bo Bardi (1914-1992) in recognition of her significant contributions to architecture, design, curation, and activism. Her remarkable works include the Museu de Arte de São Paulo (MASP), Sesc Pompeia, Teatro Oficina, the Glass House, and Casa do Benin. Curator Hashim Sarkis endorsed the award, noting that Bo Bardi exemplifies the 2021 Biennale Architettura's theme. Her creations highlight resilience in the face of challenges, focusing on human connections and justice. As a woman and outsider in Brazil, she crafted distinctive designs, such as Bardi’s Bowl and the glass easels for MASP, solidifying her reputation as a radical innovator. Her legacy continues to gain recognition posthumously.
Key facts
- Lina Bo Bardi won the Golden Lion at the 17th Venice Architecture Biennale.
- She was born in Rome, Italy, in 1914 and died in 1992.
- She became a naturalized Brazilian citizen after moving to Brazil in 1946.
- Her major architectural works include MASP, Sesc Pompeia, and the Glass House in São Paulo.
- She was also a designer, curator, magazine founder, and writer.
- Biennale curator Hashim Sarkis recommended the award, praising her embodiment of the 2021 theme.
- Her recognition grew substantially posthumously.
- She faced adversity in Brazil due to her gender, foreign status, and marriage.
Entities
Artists
- Lina Bo Bardi
- Edson Elito
- Pietro Maria Bardi
- André Vainer
- Zeuler Lima
- Hashim Sarkis
Institutions
- 17th Venice Architecture Biennale
- Museu de Arte de São Paulo (MASP)
- Sesc Pompeia
- Teatro Oficina
- Museu de Arte Moderna da Bahia (MAM-BA)
- Casa do Benin
- Coaty
- Washington University in Saint Louis
- Venice Architecture Biennale
- Domus
- A-Attualità, Architettura, Abitazione, Arte
- Instituto Bardi
- Sesc Pompéia
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- São Paulo
- Brazil
- Salvador
- Bahia
- Rome
- Saint Louis
- United States