Two completely new buildings show how wrong it can go when fashion and individualism take over
The article critiques modern architecture's trend of individualism and aesthetics that disregard functionality and context, illustrated by two new buildings in Norway.
"All architectural styles and none at the same time": how Dubai became a catalog of colossal whims
The article discusses how Dubai embodies a postmodern pastiche that resembles a science fiction dystopia.
Goodbye to shutters at the front of the house: the trend that replaces them for security and style
Contemporary architecture in Argentina is shifting away from traditional shutters towards more open and stylish facades that meet modern comfort and functionality demands.
Conservative cultural production oscillates between political resentment and moral didacticism
The article discusses the challenges of conservative cultural production in the modern artistic landscape, questioning why conservatives seem less capable of producing significant art today compared to the past.
Poetry Day: Learn about Cassiano Ricardo, who names a street and a library in São José dos Campos
Cassiano Ricardo, a key figure in 20th-century Brazilian literature, is celebrated for his contributions and the importance of his legacy on World Poetry Day.
A family house from the nineties transformed into a modern villa referencing the charms of modernism
A 1990s family house has been renovated into a contemporary villa that pays homage to modernist architecture.
Repeating History… Modernism Was Completed Through Two Abstracts
The article explores the historical progression of modernism in art, emphasizing its completion through a dual abstraction process post World War II.
Muse of Brazilian Modernism, Pagu, Will Have Mortal Remains Transferred to Grave in SP Coast
Pagu, a notable figure in Brazilian modernism, will have her remains relocated to a new tomb at the Cemetery of Philosophy in Santos, SP, on International Women's Day.
This is Maxi López's kitchen in Argentina, predominance of wood and modernism
Maxi López showcases his modern kitchen design that features a wood-dominated aesthetic while participating in MasterChef Celebrity.
Yi Sang's 'Wings' Turns 90... Why Scholar Kwon Young-min Imagined Artist Gu Bon-ung
The 90th anniversary of Yi Sang's short story 'Wings' is marked, exploring the connections between the poet and painter Gu Bon-ung.
How Menotti del Picchia was the only modernist poet to approach cinema
Menotti del Picchia is recognized as the only Brazilian modernist poet significantly involved in cinema, with a tribute at the Cinemateca Brasileira highlighting his film 'Alvorada de Glória.'
PHOTO ⟩ A large exhibition about classical modernism in Latvia opened at the Liepāja Museum
A significant exhibition showcasing classical modernism in Latvian art from 1911 to 1930 was inaugurated at the Liepāja Museum.
The Architecture of Its Time. Czech Buildings That Rewrote History and Aroused Both Admiration and Hatred
The article highlights significant Czech architectural works, showcasing their historical and cultural impact alongside public reactions.
Anthology of Wallace Stevens gathers unpublished poems in a book in Brazil
Wallace Stevens' poetry and aphorisms are compiled in 'Ficção Suprema', featuring several unpublished works for the first time in Brazil.
Anthology of Wallace Stevens gathers unpublished poems in book in Brazil
The article discusses the publication of 'Ficção Suprema', an anthology featuring previously unpublished poems and aphorisms by Wallace Stevens, marking his work's entry into the public domain in Brazil.
Historical sound journey 'Sõsarkond' premieres in Radio Theater
The Radio Theater in Estonia premieres an artistic audio journey titled 'Sõsarkond' this weekend, exploring the lives of sisters Kristine, Lydia, and Natalie Mei, who were significant figures in Estonian modernism.
New Discovery in Spain. This Old Mountain Shelter is the Work of Gaudí
A new report confirms that the Xalet del Catllaràs mountain shelter in Catalonia, Spain, was designed by the famous architect Antoni Gaudí.
The Liepāja Museum's Exhibition 'Classical Modernism in Latvia' Illuminates the Formation Period of the Latvian State
The exhibition 'Classical Modernism in Latvia' at the Liepāja Museum sheds light on the complex historical narratives of Latvia's formation and cultural identity post-1918.
Hundred-year reveal: Catalonian chalet confirmed as Gaudí work in centenary year
A modernist chalet in Catalonia, once suspected to be designed by Antoni Gaudí, has been officially recognized as his work during its centenary year.
The Anti-Modernism of Malaparte and the Activism of Gobetti: Thus Two Utopias Came Out Defeated from the History of the Twentieth Century
A new edition of Curzio Malaparte's 'Italia barbara' highlights the intellectual relationship between Malaparte and Piero Gobetti, two prominent figures who opposed fascism yet faced defeat in their utopian visions during the 20th century.
30 Years Without De la Sota: The Architect's Disciples Continue Their Search for the Essence
Disciples of the late architect Alejandro de la Sota reflect on his legacy 30 years after his passing.
A book for kids explores the life of Antoni Gaudí from his childhood to his universal work
A new illustrated biography for children details the life of renowned architect Antoni Gaudí, celebrating the centenary of his death.
Architect Matúš Dulla / Decoration once featured Saint Ladislaus fighting the Cumans. Today, they are huge advertising screens
Architect Matúš Dulla discusses the public's aversion to modern architecture and the debate over returning to decorative elements in design.
Tribe and Tribalism in Sudan After the War of April 15
The article discusses the concepts of tribe and tribalism in Sudan, particularly in the context of the post-war landscape following the conflict on April 15.
Should large housing complexes and high-rise buildings be classified?
Architects and associations in France advocate for the recognition of 20th-century concrete architecture, despite its negative image from the 1960s.
The new vanguard of Tarsila: descendant connects a new generation to the works of the artist who died more than 50 years ago
Paola Montenegro, the great-grandniece of Brazilian artist Tarsila do Amaral, is using digital platforms to introduce her ancestor's modernist art to a new generation.
Berman "the visionary". If space is worth more than the self
Eugene Berman, a unique artist of the twentieth century, is recognized for his eccentric and mysterious style that defies modernist norms.
With two towers, Oscar is inspired by Brazilian modernist architecture
The Oscar project, influenced by Brazilian modernism, features two 18-story towers in Londrina, designed to integrate quality architecture with a more humane future.
From shopping mall only accessible by car to detention center: the thousand lives of the Helicoide
The article explores the controversial history and future of the Helicoide in Caracas, originally designed as a shopping center and famed in architecture, which now serves as a detention center.
Oriol Maspons, in a small jar
The article critiques the limited review of Oriol Maspons, a significant figure in modern Spanish photography, by RABASF, expressing a desire for more comprehensive coverage.
How to reform a modernist building without betraying it: the new life of a Sagnier gem in Barcelona
A century-old modernist building in Barcelona is revitalized through a thoughtful restoration project by Anna, Eugeni, and Jaume Bach that balances imagination with respect for its historical essence.