I’m a landscape architect, which can often lead to confusion and many questions when explaining to someone what I actually do. Now, I’ve come to always ask this question in response: “Do you know the Copacabana?” Designed by Brazil’s Roberto Burle Marx (1909-1994), one of the most influential landscape architects of the 20th century, Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana consists of different public gardens, beaches and parks and is one of his most well-known works. In addition to designing grand landscapes, he was also a painter, sculptor, textile designer, and ceramicist. With his close friend, Oscar Niemeyer — another famous architect of Brazilian modernism – he also designed the garden of the National Theater in Brasilia, among other things. “Brazilian Modernist” at Deutsche Bank KunstHalle illuminates his life’s work and demonstrates, on the basis of his projects, the variety and importance of the design and our perception of outdoor spaces. (Text: Milena Kalojanov / Photos: Deutsche Bank KunstHalle)
Deutsche Bank KunstHalle, Unter den Linden 13/15, 10117 Berlin-Mitte; map
“Brazilian Modernist” until 3.10.2017
Daily 10-20h, on Mondays entrance is free
