Oscar Niemeyer, Mondadori Headquarters
US$ 5,300
Overview
This artwork was last updated 803 days ago.
2017
Textile (Cotton, Fabric, Thread), Inkjet on cotton paper, wood-frame
Edition of 8
Dimensions: 72cm (H) x 122cm (W) / 28.3" (H) x 48" (W)
Note: Actual colours may vary due to photography & computer settings
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Artist statement
Oscar Niemeyer's favorite Project in Europe.
As a trailblazer of Brazilian Modernism, Oscar Niemeyer is celebrated for his bold, sinuous forms. Georgio Mondadori, chairman of the Italian publishing house Mondadori, commissioned Niemeyer to design the company’s new headquarters in 1968. He wanted the building to look like the Itamaraty Palace (also known as Palace of the Arches) in Brasília. Niemeyer agreed, but given his playful spirit, he deliberately deviated from the earlier design and proceeded to build what he would later identify as his favorite project he completed in Europe. This project was masterfully captured by Milan-based photographer and visual artist Karina Castro, who was commissioned by Mondadori to capture their headquarters over 40 years after the building's completion.
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Karina Castro
Hometown: Portugal
Based in: Milan, Italy
Karina Castro is an artist whose work focuses on the territory socio-political issues and architecture.
Her practice focuses on the conditions of the territory social-political issues and architecture, prompting a dialogue about the contemporary circustances. In 2021, she was the recipient of the New European Photography talent prize curated by …
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