Book that portrays the works of Jean Gillon is launched by Editora Olhares

The genius of architect and designer Jean Gillon , one of the great names of modernism who created the famous " Jangada Armchair ", inspired the creation of a book released by Editora Olhares . Written by Enock Sacramento, Giancarlo Latorraca and Graça Bueno, the work tells the story of the artist's life and his works. Called "Jean Gillon: Artist Designer", the book explores the multidisciplinary nature of Gillon's work - from the presentation of rosewood furniture and objects from the modern period to artistic tapestries with tropical themes. The architect was responsible for bringing a new expression of modernism to Brazil , and this entire story is told in the book. The book was written by Graça Bueno, gallery owner of Passado Composto Século XX, who is the custodian of Gillon's collection and has been studying it over the last few years to connect the dots of his story, create a chronology and write the introduction to the work. In addition to him, Giancarlo Latorraca, Technical Director of MCB and a PhD student in the design program at FAU-USP, was responsible for telling the story of Gillon's "professional lives", especially his production of furniture for the foreign market in the 1960s and 1970s. Another great name who contributed to the creation of the book was Enock Sacramento, art critic and personal friend of Gillon, who was responsible for analyzing the artistic manifestations, as well as the techniques used by the modernist - caricature, drawing, painting, sculpture, engraving, scenography and tapestry are on this list.

Jean Gillon is one of the most important names when we think of Brazilian design, but the truth is that the architect was born in Romania and began his career in the arts during his adolescence. He left the country to escape Nazi threats during World War II and lived in Israel, where he was able to develop as an artist, set designer and interior designer between 1940 and mid-1950. He came to Brazil attracted by Brazilian modern architecture in the 1950s. He settled there and created the "Adorno" store, with branches opened in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Belo Horizonte.

Jean Gillon exhibition at MCB

In addition to the recently released book, the Museu da Casa Brasileira (MCB) in São Paulo is holding an exhibition to honor and promote Gillon's work, featuring furniture, tapestries, decorative ornaments, works of art and photographs taken from the artist's personal collection. The exhibition is open until December 12. Tickets : R$15 and R$7.50 (half-price) Free entry on Tuesdays. Visiting hours : Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 am to 6 pm - until December 12th.