In Brasília: Life After Design, film-maker Bart Simpson allows the sinuous curves of renowned architects Oscar Niemeyer and Lucio Costa’s bird-like urban design, called Plan Piloto, tour viewers around what it’s like to live in Brazil’s capital. Built... Read Article
Oscar Niemeyer reshaped Brazil’s identity during the 1940s, 50s and 60s. His works are characterised by the abstract forms and smooth curves. “I am not attracted to straight angles or to the straight line, hard and inflexible, created... Read Article
Getúlio, a new film about Brazilian president Getúlio Vargas by João Jardim, reminds me somewhat of Lincoln, the 2012 film about the American president of the same name. Both films focus on crucial events in the lives of... Read Article
