In a privileged location – in the residence that was originally designed in 1939 by the Italian-Brazilian sculptor
Victor Brecheret and later renovated by the architect
Rino Levi in the early 1960s –, the exhibition “A Casa de Alguém” (Someone’s House) will be on display until September 30th on Rua João Moura, in Jardins, São Paulo. The exhibition portrays the
imaginary setting that served as home to the fictional character Jayme Fontine, a graphic designer who lived in this residence from
the late 1970s to 2000. The project is a creative collaboration between the Brazilian furniture gallery
Apartamento 61 , together with
Act. , an office specializing in art consultancy and curatorial projects, and the design studio
Palma .
This period was marked by a pluralism of styles, global influences, the exploration of technology, and a heightened awareness of social issues. During this period,
art and culture reflected the complexity and diversity of the rapidly changing world . Art movements such as Postmodernism, Pop Art, and Digital Art played a prominent role in this era.
With curation and expography signed by the brands and
set design by Palma, the exhibition will present
three environments that provide visual interactions that celebrate art in different media , the Brazilian postmodernist aesthetic, retrofuturist design and the minimalist and functional forms emblematic of the
Bauhaus School .
In “Episode 1” of the exhibition, Act. will present a
collection of artworks by significant figures in the Brazilian art scene . This exhibition will span a variety of media, including paintings, sculptures and photographs. Featured artists include figures who have played important roles in various movements and currents of modern and contemporary art in Brazil, such as
Geraldo de Barros, Antonio Dias, Thomaz Farkas, Gaspar Gasparian, Paulo Roberto Leal, Tomie Ohtake, Lygia Pape, Luiz Sacilotto and Megumi Yuasa .
Among the highlights of Apartment 61, the
stainless steel sofa , attributed to Swiss architect and designer
Mario Botta , features clean lines and geometric shapes, reflecting his sculptural and holistic architectural approach, in a
synthesis between the functional art of design and attributes of artistic contemplation . Highly sought after by collectors, the rare pair of
Scultura 190 armchairs , created by
Vittorio Introini for Saporiti during the 1970s, represents a remarkable expression of the furniture design of that era. In addition to their bold, sculptural aesthetic, marked by curved contours and fluid lines, the armchairs incorporate principles of ergonomics, innovative materials and techniques, elements that ensure not only the
creation of a visually striking aesthetic, but also exceptional comfort and meticulous attention to detail .
Specially developed for the exhibition, Palma’s design pieces propose dialogues that encompass an
eclectic diversity of influences . Meticulously handcrafted, the creations represent
experiments between different shapes, textures, materials and artisanal techniques , both traditional and developed by the studio. Examples of this approach include the
Kegel-Kugel lamp , which explores the relationship between the sphere and the cone by revisiting traditional processes with unusual materials; the
B de Biscoito coffee table , which revisits the tradition of
trompe l’oeil in a sculptural way; and the
Gambito side table , with its top in eggshell mosaic and Chinese lacquer.
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Exhibition “Someone’s House” Dates: From August 26th to September 30th, 2023
Address: 100, Joao Moura Street - Jardins, Sao Paulo/SP
Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 6pm; Saturday, 10am to 2pm
Free entry 
