Brazil’s most traditional and honored perfumery Granado teams up with Guimarães Rosa Institute and the French Institute for the fourth edition of ABERTO, an exhibition concept that combines modernist architecture and contemporary art. Following the success of the previous editions in São Paulo, art consultant Filipé Assis, who is behind this concept, chose the Le Corbusier Foundation to host an exclusive exhibition with 40 original works created especially by 25 major artists from the Brazilian scene. Until June 9, the show explores the essential link between Le Corbusier and modernist architecture in Brazil, while highlighting the lasting influence of his work on contemporary Brazilian architects, designers and artists.

 

ABERTO 4 was designed by curators Lauro Cavalcanti, Kiki Mazzucchelli, and Claudia Moreira in collaboration with art institutions and galleries.“Beyond Le Corbusier’s obvious influence on a new generation of 20th-century modernist architects, ABERTO 4 draws parallels between the rise of this international style and the birth of geometric abstraction in the country. Through commissions inspired by Le Corbusier’s diverse heritage, the exhibition examines his lasting impact on the present,” explains Kiki Mazzucchelli, curator of the exhibition.” Said Mazzucchelli. Some commissions highlight the role of the master of modern architecture in Franco-Brazilian relations. At the entrance, a painting by Luiz Zerbini depicts lush tropical vegetation intertwined with geometric shapes reminiscent of modernist architecture. Inspired by the Unité d’Habitation built in Marseille (1945-1952), Antonio Tarsis unveils a new creation from his famous series of works made from matchboxes from the favelas of Salvador. A painting by Juan Araujo depicts the dome of the French Communist Party headquarters, designed by Oscar Niemeyer in Paris (1968-1971). It is exhibited alongside a limited edition red version of Oscar Niemeyer’s famous Marquesa bench—a nod to the latter’s proximity to Le Corbusier and the Communist Party. Other works, such as a collage by Beatriz Milhazes, highlight the liveliness and poetic scope of Le Corbusier’s drawings.

The architecture and polychromy of the Maison La Roche are the starting point for other creations, such as a painting by Marina Perez Simão, which will be exhibited in the dining room. Similarly, an abstract composition by Luísa Matsushita evokes the contrast between the organic forms and colors used in the house by Le Corbusier and the octagonal lines of the building. According to curator Claudia Moreira Salles, “an essential element of Le Corbusier’s architecture, particularly in the Maison La Roche, is his use of color to accentuate the perception of space. Taking this chromatic dialogue into account, we have selected works that will reinforce the polychromatic expression of each room.”

As part of this arty collaboration, Granado launches its latest fragrance, the Citrus Brasilis, which is a true celebration of the joy and freshness of citrus notes. An essential part of Granado’s history since its early days. This fragrance was created by Quentin Bisch from Givaudan, inspired by the scent of an orange tree in his backyard and the aromatic waters of Granado’s traditional formulations.

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