The "Tiradentes Creative Week" is a cultural event that takes place in the city of Tiradentes, in Minas Gerais, Brazil. It is dedicated to the promotion of culture, art, design, creative entrepreneurship and innovation. The event aims to bring together artists, craftspeople, designers, architects, companies, entrepreneurs and creativity enthusiasts to share ideas, hold exhibitions, workshops, lectures, performances and other activities that promote culture and creativity in the region. The city is transformed into a space where people interested in the
creative economy can interact, learn, exchange experiences and collaborate on a wide range of projects. This initiative is important for boosting local culture and economy, as well as strengthening the artistic community in the region and in other states.
This year, Tiradentes Creative Week featured more than 80 activities. Below we list our favorite events. Check them out!
EXHIBITIONS
1. “Unfoldings” by veteran craftsmen and designers
The exhibition, which took place at Sobrado Ramalho (Iphan headquarters), was part of the ongoing project carried out by
Tiradentes Creative Week with artisans and designers who have already participated in the immersions in previous years. This year's group brought together more than
20 people with the aim of enhancing collections that had already been created or helping to get projects that were shelved or started by the artisans off the ground.
The following people participated in this year's group: designers
Alexandre Rousset, Ana Vaz, Fernando Jaeger, Gustavo Bittencourt, Maraí Valente and Yaskara Jaeger and artisans
Bela Ladeira, Deise Reis, Edna Carvalho, Eliana Maia, Lilia Fonseca, Maria Conceição de Paula, Marlon Carvalho (with the support of his wife Kelly and children Esther and Lucas), Nôca, Rondinelly Santos, Tatiane Carvalho, Vânia Leôncio, Vasique Leôncio, Wagner Trindade and Wellington Carvalho. 2. “Handmade Design” by veteran artisans and designers from SCT 2023
At the Yves Alves Cultural Center, the "Handmade Design" project of the Tiradentes Creative Week took place, which this year expanded its borders and reached the cities of
Coronel Xavier Chaves , famous for artists who work with stones, and
Resende Costa , known for its loom.
The exhibition brought the result of the meetings, where creative processes were discussed with designers
Alexandre Heberte, Marcelo Alvarenga, Stephanie Ribeiro and Susana Bastos and chef Rafael Pires , who joined the group to provide support for the debut of a delicacy maker at the Tiradentes Creative Week:
Rosana Nascimento , a resident of the
Caixa D' Água da Esperança community, in the rural area of Tiradentes. In addition to her,
Antonio Maia, Gilberto Resende Romero, known as Beto, Claudinei Matias do Nascimento, known as Prego, Lucimar Cristina da Silva and Silvânia Mendonça also participated. 3. “Metamorphoses of threads and wefts” – Women (between) lines with the
Matizes Dumont group In this edition of SCT, the
Matizes Dumont group was honored at the same Yves Alves Cultural Center. Embroidered canvases with the exclusive original work of Minas Gerais artists Matizes Dumont enchanted visitors.
The exhibition brought together
very special embroideries , whose central theme was the power of the feminine. Poetic-visual records that symbolize the search for human, social and environmental values and fulfill the function of art to mobilize the sensitivity of the visitor. In many cultures, the crafts of weaving, spinning, embroidery and the entire chain of activities that involve them are feminine attributions. The exhibition highlighted the central role of the female weaver, spinner and embroiderer, bringing together these two complementary arts, tapestry and embroidery, in a unique gesture.
4. “It was stone” , with Alva Design
At the
Casa Padre Toledo museum, the Minas Gerais
design studio Alva, owned by Marcelo and Suzana Alvarenga , exhibited pieces made from soapstone created over its ten years of existence.
Since the beginning of the studio's trajectory, stone has been a recurring material in its work. Using the lathe as the main tool, in partnership with the artisan Mauro Antônio de Souza, the works on display highlight the plastic potential of the material, whether through its malleability, textures and tones.
5. “Janete Costa , a Brazilian designer”
“Janete, a Brazilian designer”, as the theme itself says, shows the designer side of this professional.
A woman ahead of her time . With a keen and unprejudiced eye, she shed light on Brazilian craftsmanship, placing it on an equal footing with the works of renowned artists. Her work was greatly influenced by craftsmanship, including the furniture and objects she developed for her interior design projects.
INSTALLATION
1. “The bond and the embrace”, by Plataforma 4
For the third consecutive year, the balcony of the Tiradentes City Council will be occupied by women. In this case, three! Camila Fix, Flávia Pagotti Silva and Rejane Carvalho form Platform 4.
The installation is inspired by the text of the same name by Mario Quintana. “I had never noticed how curious a bow is... a ribbon that goes around. It gets tangled, but doesn’t get tangled, it twists and turns, it circles and that’s it: the bow is tied. That’s what a hug is like: heart to heart, all of this surrounded by a hug.” Together, the trio of designers have already won awards in Brazil and abroad, such as the Salão Design, the IF Design Award and the Design for Better World, among others.
2. "Circular Square", by Hugo Sasdelli and Jader Almeida Installed in Villa Chafariz, one of the most charming places in the city, the piece was a hit among visitors to SCT 2023. Santa Catarina designer
Jader Almeida debuted at the creative week this year, with the installation created in partnership with
Hugo Sasdelli and support from Sollos.
The symbolism of the circle emerges as the guiding thread, where circular shapes connect and represent the infinity of human interactions. In this environment, the diversity of perspectives and approaches finds its space of convergence, stimulating an atmosphere of inclusion and collaboration.
In addition to his contributions to the world of interior design, Jader Almeida also established his own eponymous brand. Hugo Sasdelli, originally from Minas Gerais, stands out for his passion for creating emotional and meaningful spaces in the contemporary architectural landscape. His professional career is marked by a declaration of intrinsic intentions: "Connecting people and their spaces. Bringing the new, the technical, without forgetting the memories."
CHAT
“The great beauty – Inspiration” with
Pedro Ariel Santana , followed by a book signing Mediation:
Otávio Nazareth (Editora Olhares) This is the
sixth collection in the series A Grande Beleza , in which
Pedro Ariel Santana , director of relationships and content at
CASACOR , presents images from exhibitions held in the country this year, as well as many other equally stimulating images taken at Milan Design Week, gardens, art exhibitions and travel. “Inspiration” brings beautiful and unexpected angles captured by the author’s creative and refined eye.
MARKET
The Market is the creative fair of Tiradentes Creative Week. On display are designers, artisans and projects from various places in Brazil, which are carefully curated by the curators of SCT 2023. More than just buying, the Market's goal is to bring people and talents together.
Creative week is the result of many talents, meet the people who made the event happen:
Technical sheet: GENERAL MANAGEMENT, CURATORSHIP AND COMMERCIAL: Simone Quintas GENERAL MANAGEMENT AND PRODUCTION: Junior Guimarães VISUAL COMMUNICATION: Henrique Oliveira SET DESIGN: Alexandre Rousset COMMERCIAL: Melão Studio COMMUNICATION CONSULTANCY: Marqueterie AUDIO VISUAL: It was Agency, Felipe Silva, Pedro Rettore and Pedro Gibram. PHOTOGRAPHY: Alberto Lopes, Cacá Bratke, Eugênio Savio, João Bertholini and Thaís Andressa PRODUCTION: Ana de Navarro, Biti Averbach, Carolina Canteli, Giselle Mara, Haydee Trindade, Henrique Quintas Eliezer, Hosanan Conceição, Jessica Bento, Johnny Silva, Junior Cecon, Luciana Pires, Luíza Cassano, Marcelinho Mayrink, Mariana Pastor, Maximiliano Reis, Ricardo Ribeiro, Robson Ferraz, Selma Silva, Sonia Guimarães, Tadeu Filgueiras and Tomás CavalcantiI INTERPRETATION IN LIBRAS: Orita Alvarez and Valeria Amorim
