When thinking about the charm and architectural richness of Pampulha, now a World Heritage Site,
CASA COR Minas 2016 decided to go beyond the limits of the exhibition's headquarters and expand to two icons of the Architectural Complex: the
Pampulha Art Museum and the
Casa do Baile . Originally designed to be a casino, the iconic building of the Pampulha Art Museum opens its doors to the exhibition
“Ser Moderno” (Being Modern) , co-curated by architect Pedro Lázaro and Priscila Freire. The exhibition seeks to translate, in a dialogue between architecture, art and design, based on specific symbologies and creative processes: the nature of the modern movement in its synthesis, the influences that motivated it and provided its content and its developments up to the contemporary environment.
Using part of the MAP collection, the criteria for curating the exhibition are in line with the Brazilian modern ideal and are established with works of art, furniture and design objects that have Brazilian culture as their main focus, the influence of the modernist movement and specific proposals for the Museum. Pieces by Oscar Niemeyer, Zanini de Zanine, Joaquim Tenreiro, Olavo Machado Junior, among many others, make up this rich and sensitive exhibition.
The exhibition also extends to the Museum's restaurant, which had been closed for many years and was completely redecorated to bring back the glamour of the 1940s. As art and gastronomy mix well, during the month of September, the kitchen will be run by Buffet Bouquet Garni, which promises to offer new flavors, colors and aromas to visitors, operating during the day as a Café and at night as a Bistro.
The
Casa do Baile is another remarkable work of the Architectural Complex designed by Oscar Niemeyer. In the face of such virtuoso work, the design of the
Casa do Baile Lounge , signed by architect and set designer Renata da Matta, proposes minimal interference, without noise. To achieve this, a simple but cozy environment was created, with ottomans, armchairs and friendly sofas, perfect allies for a place where contemplation becomes an immediate desire. In this sense, the space is an invitation to escape the routine to admire the sunset, reflect on a Sunday afternoon or even have an ice cream with friends. Check out the schedule of events below:
“Being Modern” Exhibition When? From August 27th to September 28th Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday, from 9am to 6:30pm; Thursday to Saturday, 9am to 9:30pm
Where? Pampulha Art Museum - 16585 Otacílio Negrão de Lima Avenue – Pampulha
Free entry Restaurant Operation
Café Bouquet Garni – Tuesday to Saturday, 12pm to 6pm Bistrô Bouquet Garni – Thursdays and Saturdays for dinner and Sundays for brunch and lunch. Dance House Lounge When? From August 30th to October 4th Tuesday to Sunday, from 9am to 6pm Where? Dance House - 751 Otacílio Negrão de Lima Avenue – Pampulha Free entry HOUSE COLOR Minas 2016 When? From August 30th to October 4th Tuesday to Friday, from 3pm to 10pm; Saturday, from 1pm to 10pm; Sundays and holidays, from 1pm to 7pm. Where? 30 – Pampulha Tickets: on sale at the event box office and on the website blueticket.com.br Tuesday to Friday – R$40 (full price) Saturday, Sunday and holidays: R$50 (full price) Passport valid for all days: R$ 140 (full price)