An overview of contemporary Brazilian culture from photography to fashion, street art to gastronomy and architecture to music, this is a fresh look at one of the most exciting countries on the planet from those who know it best. In the last few years, Brazil has proven itself to be one of the countries at the forefront of innovation in the creative world, with exciting developments across all disciplines.
This book looks at the main contemporary protagonists in the fields of: art, architecture, design, fashion, street art, food, film, photography, music, graphic design.
The book opens with an introduction giving an overview of the current cultural situation of Brazil: why it is such an exciting time for the country and what the future holds.
Each of the disciplines listed above has its own chapter with a 3,000 – 4,000 word introduction written by an expert in that particular field. This is followed by up to 10 case studies of the main artists/designers/practices chefs currently active in that discipline, accompanied by images of their work and a short text of around 300 words to describe what is peculiar and interesting about them.
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Format
Hardback
Size: 290 x 214 mm (11 3/8 x 8 3/8 in)
Pages: 320 pp
Illustrations: 600 illustrations
ISBN: 9780714867496
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Filipe Braga
Info
R2 is the signature of the designers and artists Lizá Défossez Ramalho (Troyes, France) and Artur Rebelo (Porto, Portugal). R2’s practice extends beyond conventional boundaries, navigating both typical graphic design’s two-dimensional mediums and architectural landscapes. R2 has earned global acclaim for its groundbreaking projects that contributed to redefine the boundaries of the design field. Driven by an unwavering commitment to excellence, they passionately devote themselves to crafting high-quality, both conceptually and visually, designed projects. R2 Design studio was co-founded in 1995 by Defossez Ramalho & Rebelo and works with cultural institutions and commercial clients in fields ranging from culture and lifestyle to industry. R2’s multidisciplinary approach allows them to respond effectively to a wide range of projects from Dam Signage in the Douro River (with Souto de Moura-Architects) to extensive branding that includes typography on building ceilings (Casa & typography do Conto), to a complex museum graphic identity with more than 14 locations (Museu do Porto). Recent projects includes branding project for Évora 2027, European Culture Capital in 2027 as well as for Vhils Studio.
Art Practice
Drawings
Visual Essays
Photography
Film
Sculpture
Spacial
Design Office
Art Direction
Graphic Design
Identity
Exhibition
Wayfinding