We spent this December reflecting on the work of Oscar Niemeyer (Dec 15, 1907-Dec 7, 2012) — the legendary Brazilian architect who transformed modernism with his poetic use of curves and sculptural concrete forms. A leading voice behind Brasília’s iconic identity, Niemeyer believed architecture should be free, expressive, and shaped by the curves found in nature and the human body.
“I search for surprises in my architecture. A work of art should cause the emotion of newness.”
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Credits:
📷 Oscar Niemeyer (1968) — Wikimedia Commons (Public Domain, Italy)
📸 Palácio da Alvorada at night — Thum_Fel / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
📷 MAC Niterói — PedroTorres2002 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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