Itaú Cultural Institute in São Paulo opened today, in partnership with Instituto Sergio Rodrigues, the exhibition “Ser Estar – Sergio Rodrigues”, which pays homage to the Brazilian architect and designer that became internationally known for his iconic Mole armchair. The purpose … Continue reading
ESPASSO is delighted to announce our collaboration with Bergamin Gomide gallery at the TEFAF New York Spring 2018 fair. Bergamin Gomide gallery will present a careful selection of artworks by Hélio Oiticica, Mira Schendel, Hércules Barsotti, Lygia Clark, Sergio Camargo, … Continue reading
ESPASSO is proud to announce that a “Mole” Armchair and Ottoman designed by Sergio Rodrigues in 1957 is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s permanent collection. The Metropolitan Museum of Art has formally accepted the Sergio Rodrigues pieces as a … Continue reading
Aiming to introduce the New York audience to a more experimental and younger facet of its program, ESPASSO Annex / Luciana Brito – NY Project are pleased to announce the opening of its new exhibition, “Reflector” (From March 7th- April 6th, 2018). … Continue reading
Brazilian accessory brand Schutz recently re-opened its newly renovated Madison Avenue store in New York’s Upper East Side. The American flagship was outfitted with ESPASSO pieces, featuring the “Mucki” bench and vintage “Caola” armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues, the “Sao Conrado” armchair by … Continue reading
ESPASSO collaborated with Luciana Brito Galeria during Art Basel Miami, which took place from December 6-9, 2017. Featured in the image are a pair of vintage “Pé de Ferro” armchairs by Lina Bo Bardi, vintage “Aranha” coffee table by Giuseppe Scapinelli, … Continue reading
ESPASSO NY and ESPASSO Annex/ Luciana Brito – NY Project will be open from 6-8pm on Wednesday, September 27, to welcome visitors who will be following Tribeca Art+Culture Night tours and venues. We would like to invite you to join … Continue reading
On Wednesday, September 6th, Carlos Junqueira and Luciana Brito celebrated the opening of “Ruptura” – an in-depth exhibition of work by the São Paulo-based Grupo Ruptura. Grupo Ruptura founded the Brazilian concrete art movement, which espoused the creation of universally apprehensible compositions … Continue reading
Espasso Annex, the latest venture from Espasso founder Carlos Junqueira, is a gallery dedicated to showcasing vintage and limited edition Brazilian furniture. In addition, the Annex has forged a collaboration with Sao Paulo’s Luciana Brito Galeria – one of the leading art galleries … Continue reading
ESPASSO NY just received stunning vintage pieces from Brazil! Included are a much sought after pair of Martin Eisler’s armchairs ca. 1955, with Eisler’s signature delicate metal frame and wooden arm inserts, a spectacular pair of armchairs by Rino Levi, ca. 1960 and … Continue reading
Romanian born Jean Gillon (1919 – 2007) immigrated to Brazil in 1956 where he identified local materials and techniques, expanding his vocabulary as a designer. Starting the reputable Italma Wood Art in 1958, Gillon’s practice epitomizes Brazilian mid-century design by … Continue reading
Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) was born in Portugal into a family of woodworkers, and immigrated to Brazil in the late 1920’s. Shortly upon arriving Tenreiro starts to work at design firm Laubisch Hirth, and in the early 1940’s establishes his own design ateliers in … Continue reading
