The Modern Art Week, an art festival in São Paulo in February 1922, birthed the Brazilian Modernism movement and put the country’s art on the international map while marking a century of its independence from Portugal.
History + Key Influences
The Modern Art Week, an art festival in São Paulo in February 1922, birthed the Brazilian Modernism movement and put the country’s art on the international map while marking a century of its independence from Portugal.
Key Elements
Brazilian Modernism loves curves and color. Using nature as their muse, designers and artists pay homage to the local culture while promoting sustainability to ensure future generations enjoy the same inspiration.
Modernists
Brazilian-born designers like Oscar Niemeyer and immigrants including Lino Bo Bardi drew from European influences, injecting passion for their country to create works uniquely Brazilian.
Modernists
Brazilian-born designers like Oscar Niemeyer and immigrants including Lino Bo Bardi drew from European influences, injecting passion for their country to create works uniquely Brazilian.