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Welcome to COLECTA “The Art Magazine!” We are proud to announce our partnership with Avessa Media Group. AVESSA is a media hub that fosters collaboration between professionals so they can explore themselves and their surroundings to live their endless passion for fashion, beauty and art. The House of Arts is an inspirational contemporary platform connecting all forms of cultural manifestations in art and fashion. We connect artisans, designers, visionaries, and entrepreneurs to create a “give-back” movement to local communities, aiding them to go global by implementing cultural exchange between local and foreign artists. Over the years, Art and Fashion have enjoyed a rich relationship, sometimes bold, and often understated, yet always stretching the boundaries of geography to bring global influences to our wardrobes. The year of 2020 will be remembered in history in many different ways. We want to pay homage to the brave warriors who fought and continue to fight an invisible enemy. The

moment is also for condolences. Despite the uncertainty and grief, these trying times reinforce our spirit of collaboration, prompting our reaction to stay strong, and band together by encouraging positive actions across this transitory situation. Designers have always worked with artists, and this relationship dates back long before the commercial pressure to create lucrative, must-have product lines. Fashion and Art have, and always will, go hand-in-hand. Through our values and our pursuit of creativity and innovation, we welcome you to our new media universe. A journey through art along with its creators through a historical conversation about culture and its evolution, and the huge transformations propelled by technology, which inform social challenges around education, creativity, sustainability, and consumption. No matter where you are, we want to connect with your values, experiences, and attitudes. Get connected -- we also want to hear from you!

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12 art Expression I m a gin ation , form , a n d con ce p t

28 Art History Fu tu re Sce n a rios

34 Photography / Cinema Th e Pow e r of Im a ge s

42 Art and Social Transformation W h e n A rt m e ets T e ch n ology a n d E d u cat i o n

50 Architecture Th e Inte rs e ction s of A rt & E n gin e e rin g

58 Art Gastronomy In d u lge You rs e lf 7

60 Out & About E x p e rie n ce L if e

78 Fashion & Art C re ativ e Con n e ction s

88 transcending gender Jay B oggo

92 Featured Th e Hou s e of A rts

100 WEARABLE ART B e a u tif u ly C h a otic

110 The House of Creators In s p ire d b y p e a rls

114 welcome 2021 In s p iration f rom th e s ta rs

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8 Tolerance, New York 2018

Eduardo Kobra From the outskirts of São Paulo to the world. Born in 1975 in Jardim Martinica, a poor neighborhood in the south of São Paulo, the artist Eduardo Kobra has become one of the most recognized muralists today, with works on 5 continents. Since the Olympic Games in Rio in 2016, he holds the record for the largest graffiti mural in the world - first with ‘Etnias’, painted to celebrate the event, with 2,500 square meters; mark surpassed by himself in 2017, with a work in honor of chocolate that occupies a wall of 5,742 square meters on the margins of the Castello Branco Highway, in the Metropolitan Region of São Paulo.

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9 The Braves of 9/11, New York 2018

One of his most famous works is ‘O Beijo’, performed in 2012 on the High Line in New York - erased four years later. It is a colorful reinterpretation of the image made by the American photojournalist Alfred Eisenstaedt (1898-1995) on August 13, 1945, when the people took to the streets to commemorate the end of World War II. His first mural outside Brazil was in Lyon, France, in 2011. At the time, he had been invited to illustrate a wall in a neighborhood that was undergoing a process of revitalization - that is, he used his Muros da Memória approach to help with historical appreciation of the region. Since then, he has painted in countries such as Spain, Italy, Norway, England, Malawi, India, Japan, United Arab Emirates, in addition to several North American cities. eduardokobra.com 2020 / 2021 |

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We are very honored to be part of Avessa Media Group. AVESSA’s goal is to encourage professionals to come together and live their endless passion for fashion, beauty and art. As a start-up with a diverse background, we can offer agility, teamwork and innovation. Together, AVESSA Media Group and The House of Arts are proud to announce the first edition of “The Art Magazine”. Come explore the art world with us as we write on the topics of Art Expression, Fashion & Art, Art Editorials, Art & Design, POP Culture, Art Tech, The Art of Living, Art Gastronomy, Art & Purpose, Out & About, and Featured Artist by The House of Arts.

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We b e lieve in tra n s c e n d in g a ll ba r r ie r s u sin g a r t a s a u n ive r s a l la n gu a g e an d a co m m o n de n o m in ato r. W it h ar t s h ows a n d pa r t n e r s h ip s w it h i n th e U. S a n d a b ro a d , we r e a c h d if f e r e nt pa r t s of t h e wo r ld su c h a s A sia , Eu rop e , So u t h , a n d L at in A m e r ica , a s w e ll as t h e C a r ib b e a n , en ga gin g lo ca l a nd int e r n at io n a l a r t is ts wit h d ive r s e c u rato r s an d a s t ro n g t e a m un d e r t h e d ir e c t ion of Ja d e M at a ra z zo sin c e 20 1 0.

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The House of Arts has become an important multimedia contemporary art platform, featuring annually over 80 celebrated artists, promoting and highlighting paintings, sculptures, art installations, photography, cultural projects and other forms of art incorporated in a modern, contemporary context. Established in 2010, we represent a cluster of projects dedicated to cultivating interactions between people, using art as a tool of cultural exchange and community identity. Our journey is that of a deep commitment to building bridges, promoting and creating educational projects, workshops, art talks, social change and inclusion through cultural experiences.

Carmem Gusmao Ressurection

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Miriam da Silva La Promenade des Signes et Rythmes sur papier Mexicain

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Marli Takeda 05052020

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Geraldo Jacob Waze to Freedom

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Daniel Taveira Art Photography Exit - Mexico City

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Alois Hunka Untitled, Acrylic Paint on Fabric

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Ton Costa Blue in Blue

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Wilson Pinto Red and Purple Corals

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‘THOA’ is a simple and efficient platform for artists interested in gaining visibility, networking and meeting qualified trade buyers, gallery owners and managers, art dealers, architects, interior designers, and corporate art buyers. Carrying on a family legacy of love for all forms of cultural entrepreneurship, Jade’s life work has been to continue the mecenate of her mentor and uncle Ciccillo Matarazzo, founder of Brazil’s Bienal, MAM Museum, the Brazilian Comedy Theater and Film Company Vera Cruz. Always pursuing education, Jade joined the Sotheby’s Art Institute to study several aspects of the art market including Art as a Global Business, Curating and Art History. As a photographer and visual artist, Jade Matarazzo has been traveling the world since she left her native country to photograph people’s lives, places and cultures. Her photography background started to take form in Switzerland where she studied Fine Arts and later graduated in Photography and Architecture. Matarazzo is a published artist, and has received numerous awards. She has also held more than fifteen solo exhibitions in the United States, Europe and Asia, two of which include the Morikami Museum in the United States and the Musee Yotsuki in Japan.

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Adriana Samora Pink Orchideas in the Garden Watercolor

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Thidama Speed

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Carlos Alves Bada Riborn

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Blagojco Dimitrov Aladim

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Mariella Morrone MĂŁe Maravilha

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All these different influences and life experiences gave our founder the capability to discover and support numerous talented artists from different countries and nationalities. Here, you will see a small selection of the artworks presented at The House of Arts e-commerce and business platform. It is a great honor for us to welcome you to our new segment of The House of Arts. We are a conglomerate of platforms connecting all forms of cultural manifestations and types of self expression, connecting visionaries and entrepreneurs. Developing a magazine was an organic decision, a process resulting from many years of amazing experiences in art with people from all over the world.

Creating this meeting point is a way to give back to the community, inspiring and spreading knowledge, creating a support system that grants access to everyone interested in connecting globally. Here, people will share their stories and talents in a creative way, sharing experiences through art and business to improve and expand cultural exchange as well as trade. Enjoy our preview selection of Art Gallery works and some of our artists. We are proud to introduce you to young and renowned painters, photographers, sculptors, and fashion designers, combining their unique point of view through their artwork. Our House is your house! Come and visit us at thehouseofarts.org 2020 / 2021 |

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Future Scenarios A r t h isto r y is t he s tud y of a e s theti c o b j e c ts a n d vis u a l ex p r e s s i o n i n hi s to r i ca l a nd s ty l i s ti c co nt ex t . Tra d iti o na l l y , e m p ha s i z e p a i nti ng , d raw in g, s c u lp tur e , a r c hi te c tur e , c e ra m i cs , a n d d e co rat ive a r ts , y et to d ay , a r t hi s to r y exa m in e s b ro a d e r a s p e c ts of v i s ua l c ul tur e , in c lu d in g t h e va r i o us v i s ua l a nd co nc e p tua l o u t co m e s r e late d to a n ev e r- evo l v i ng d ef in it io n of a r t. by Jonatas Chimen

Jonatas Chimen The new normal shall reign

The global COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 brought confirmation that the activity of social engagement is of utmost importance for human well-being. After 9 months self-quarantining and social distancing, the angst for social interaction became apparent, with vociferous complaints throughout the world and defiant uprisings of mass gatherings with outcries demanding a return to normalcy. As many were unable to rationalize the crisis, in North America, South America, and Europe, social-distancing and mask-wearing became politicized issues, leading to protests, shootings, and a fresh slew of conspiracy theories. 2020 / 2021 |

Jonatas Chimen Art on Immigration, Family Separation, and the Power of Woman

This prolonged social isolation triggered a deeper reflection upon – and a much-anticipated response against – our overworked, socially broken, highly anxious, and poorly examined priorities, as the majority of Americans expressed being unhappier than at any other time in the past 50 years. As the quarantine continued, people sought safe and immediate ways to socially congregate in order to experience meaningful interactions and quell anxieties. Zoom became the go-to platform for virtual gatherings, along with Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitch, and many others channels. These conditions would create the framework for the development of the phenomenon known as ‘Digi-Romanticism,’ which would arise from some of the elements inherent to the Millennial condition – namely, information overload, technological expertise, and hyperconnectivity, all while carrying a deep feeling of unfulfilled potential and likely experiencing financial instability. Within this context of the pursuit for substance and intent, we finally arrive at what may be the most crucial socio-cultural shift of contemporary times: the birth of Metamodernism. As London-based artist Luke Turner points out in The Metamodernist Manifesto, this generation is palpably rejecting many of the central tenets of late 20th- century Postmodernism. More specifically, Turner argues that this generation is actively rebuffing the Post-Modernist idea of indiscriminate deconstruction, irony, relativism, nihilism, and the rejection of grand narratives. Turner explains that the Metamodernist generation yearns for a | 2020 / 2021

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resurgence of sincerity, hope, romanticism, affect, and the potential for grand narratives and universal truths, without forfeiting all that was learned from Postmodernism. Thus, Turner considers that our era is characterized by an oscillation between aspects of both Modernism and Postmodernism. That is the impetus of the Jada Art Movement, conceptualized by artists, academics, authors, entrepreneurs, and community organizers Jonatas Chimen, Dana Blickensderfer, Jamie Moshe Straz, Suzie Khalil, and Samuel Loetscher: to inspire artist to reconsider the unthinkable option; to rise up to challenge the hegemony of the establishment, to formalize an artistic discourse that functions outside of

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Jamie Moshe Straz Overheard at the Gate

the predictable, and to radically transform the perception of art in society today â&#x20AC;&#x201C; by building a much-needed structure via manifestos and manuscripts that are supported by a deep devotion to sincerity, a pragmatic idealism, and the drive to occupy meaningful spaces in society. Jada believes that only through this sense of intellectual, artistic, and organizational immediacy can the art of this generation be honored according to its worth. The Jada Art Movement ultimately believes that it is time to engage with the wondrous and the folkloric again, just as much as with the scientific and the observational. That art must investigate the world around and within oneself, despite the post-Google impression that there is nothing new under the sun. Jada Art Movement - jadaart.org | 2020 / 2021

Metamodernism is a proposed set of developments in philosophy, aesthetics, and culture which emerge from and react to postmodernism. One definition characterizes metamodernism as mediations between aspects of both modernism and postmodernism. Another similar term is post-postmodernism.

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Fin e -a r t p h oto gra p h y i s create d w it h t h e vision of the p h oto gra p h e r a s artist, u s in g im a ge s a s a me d iu m fo r c r e at ive expre s sio n to ex p r e ss a n idea, a m e ssa ge , o r a n emotio n . By Igor Sampaio

One image - is it art? Certainly, by common sense, several different types of images are considered art, often if their historical presence is marked by curatorship of renowned galleries and museums around the world. However, is it right to analyze the validity of art through the criteria of an elitist class of professionals, who themselves sought to achieve imperial influence upon the way a spectator sees art? Carl Jung said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Know all the theories, master all the techniques, but as you touch a human soul be just another human soul.â&#x20AC;? Based on this principle, art should be a primacy of interpersonal communication, as opposed to a brilliant execution of some technique. Time-

less, borderless, and fully free of classifying stereotypes. Simply by the fact that each different culture values aspects that refer to their own community, which then turns art into a theoretically subjective field. As an example, one could take the library of Alexandria in Ancient Egypt, which was, in its time, the biggest cluster of information, culture, and art; however, to the eyes of foreign invaders, it did not represent a valuable collection, leading to the burning of one of the biggest cultural treasures in the history of humanity. Analyzing art in its conceptual essence, one may say that its function fuses into its structure, making art anything that brings upon feelings,

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which may or may not change the audience’s outlook on the world. The interpretation of the world put forth by the author is what prompts the audience to question themselves, or that ignites within them some emotional impact. Art is so vast that it unfolds like an entropy of dimensional, spatial analysis, in which its measurements can only be taken by those who are able to look within. It allows a personal, inalienable exchange between the soul of the audience and the message of the artwork. To those who simply witness this exchange from the outside, who cannot find such a connection, will not feel any of the same feelings. On an infinite scale, an artwork such as a film or a painting will have different impacts in each being that witnesses and consumes it. That way, any Although the concept tears you may shed upon watching a film scene of beauty varies by culture and era, to will have the unique shades of your own DNA. Even if an artist has a clear conceptualization consider something to of the feelings they would like to pull from the be beautiful is an act of audience, it is practically impossible to accurate- our brains through the ly measure the comparison between two people’s medial orbitofrontal “post perussi” effect. However, it is not only as a cortex, a zone single piece, but in scale, that art becomes even classified as part of more significant, and its social value is formed our center of pleasure through the strength of its intents and the effec- and reward. tiveness of its impact. As a messaging medium, art traditionally utilizes beauty in its constitutions as the best vehicle of a message. Through the years, the discussion over each conception of beauty changed according to its own time, but it is still arrogantly said that art’s value is found only in its beauty. Although the concept of beauty varies by culture and era, to consider something to be beautiful is an act of our brains through the medial orbitofrontal cortex, a zone classified as part of our center of pleasure and reward. Perhaps that could be the reason why art is so present through the entirety of human history, boasting beautiful images as its biggest executions.

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Nevertheless, to evaluate the function of image in art through biology would not be enough. The capacity of an image to generate communicative substructures makes it so that, on a primal level, we use images to further the very celestial function of men, which is to perpetuate the species on Earth. Through this one understands a millennial link from drawings made upon the walls of caves ten thousand years ago to a very elaborate picture on Instagram. From our past to the present, the image carries its function of missionary message, because someone always has something to say. And that is the conception of art. A sound, a song, a piece of information, a touch, a scent, a flavor -all of these cultural cues are potentially effective in the active task of bringing something new to the spectator. None of them, though, are as effective and common as the image. The image is far more noticeable and democratic, and has served as The image is far more noticeable and a source of inspiration for several democratic, and has served as a source art mediums, such as sculptures, of inspiration for several art mediums paintings, cinema, dance, photography, and many others. The central fact is that the image represents not only a component of art but, paradoxically, the image itself is art, even if the art is not the image. There is an intrinsic relationship to be investigated between the history of image and the history of art to define the concept of art. This bond can be discussed as an intellectual contemporary debate through two approaches. First, one which affirms the image as an object off a particular disciplinary field, being such an Anglo-Saxan approach; and second, treating image as a central problem to define the disciplinary field of art history, a Germanic approach. That way, the renewed interest in the investigation of image and art involves different perceptions and consequences to the definition of its studies as a discipline. Even if, to me, the study of art is not more important than the consumption of art itself. Freeing ourselves from these erudite perceptions, what is proposed through this article, is that we can have the image of a flower be as rich in emotion and significance as it is the Monalisa, locked away in the Louvre. As long as the viewer sees the flower and reflects upon that work of nature, as much as they would upon seeing Da Vinceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. 2020 / 2021 |

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After all, if art is measured by its impact, be representative or emotional, wouldn’t a picture posted on social media that generates comotion and engagement meet all standards for being art? Photography itself, which captures the fraction of a second in an image, when consumed by the intellectual elites, is considered art. But this type of image was not always accepted: painters in the 19th Century, along with philosophers and critics, did not initially accept photography Upon observing an image, as an artistic expression. Baudelaire even pay close attention. said that the photo was “art’s most deadly Everything carries a enemy.” The rejection was so that, during the message, everything has London International Exhibition of 1862, its own beauty. Art is the organization denied to exhibit photognot only around you, but raphy in the same rooms as paintings. Only also inside you. 20 years later did the first integration movement begin, in 1874, when photographer Felix Nadar opened his studio in Paris to first exhibit Impressionist painters. Decades later, MoMA-NY organized an important photography exhibition in 1937 and, three years later, created its own photography department. Seasonally, art’s own perception undergoes different influence agents, but the best way to stay in its vanguard is to eliminate one’s own prejudices. To receive an image as a unique and magnificent creation. From the marvelous ingenuity of its formation in the human brain through the optic nerves. Everything in an image is singular and significant, even when unknown to ourselves. Upon observing an image, pay close attention. Everything carries a message, everything has its own beauty. Art is not only around you, but also inside you. Image is the medium, art is the state, and the junction of the two transforms the universe into a massive work of art. Let us get to the meat of the question, because if image belongs to art, and art to the universe, then we have one starting point 12 billion years ago where all was concentrated; space, time, information, and perhaps art. Once more we have paradoxically arrived not at a conclusion, but on a new question that transcends the physical structures inherent to image: if all is one, and art belongs to everything, then isn’t everything art, even when it isn’t? | 2020 / 2021

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When Art meets Technology and Education

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A s p lu ra l b e in g s that w e a r e , o ur a b i l i ti e s a r e p r e se nt e d i n m ul ti p l e a nd d i v e r s e a r e a s of k n owl e d g e . H av i ng a p ti tud e fo r s o m et h in g d o e s not exc l ud e the p o ssib ilit y of s how i ng i nte r e s t a nd in c lin at io n towa r d s othe r f i e l d s of k n ow le d ge , no r d o e s i t o p e n a w i nd ow fo r u s to b e exc e l l e nt p e r fo r m e r s i n eve r y t h in g, b ut thi s ha s not a l ways b e e n s e e n i n thi s way.

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Picasso Guernica

Instruments for the identification and quantification of intelligence, the famous IQ tests, were widely popularized in the last century, leading many researchers to believe in very specific skills, mainly associated with the field of exact sciences. Anyone who obtained a high intelligence coefficient would carry the nickname of gifted. People with high artistic potential and skill, for example, were not necessarily considered intelligent even though they had a high level of creativity. Tests that measure the intelligence coefficient are ineffective to assess the degree of creativity that a person exhibits as Gardner points out when observing that â&#x20AC;&#x153;the measures of creativity resulting from the psychometric tradition are even more impoverished than measures of intelligenceâ&#x20AC;?. Furthermore, the consideration and study of social and cultural factors in this assess| 2020 / 2021

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ment has been neglected for decades, which has obviously limited the identification of skilled individuals in the lower social strata of society. But, what about the big names in the arts throughout history? History is replete with quotes from individuals whose artistic talent has led them to titles of prodigies or geniuses of humanity; Rembrandt, Michelangelo, Mozart, Picasso, among many others could be cited. If questioned, most people could readily name the name of a genius in the fine arts, without having a real sense of the meaning of that statement. Leonardo Da Vinci was a genius. The consensus around Leonardo may surround unanimity, but discussions about 2020 / 2021 |

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talent and skill still generate heated debates in the academic and educational environment. In the study of intelligence terms such as talent, expert, prodigy, genius are commonly found and each refers to different aspects that involve highly skilled individuals in one or more areas of knowledge. Terminologies aside, more relevant issues surround the day-to-day of schools in the urge to develop a strategy to identify and stimulate skills and enhance student learning. In Brazil, several states of the federation and the Federal District (DF) offer assistance aimed at the curricular supplementation of students with high skills, with the DF being the largest public program of this nature in the country. In each administrative region of the Federal District, educational assistance spaces specializing in high skills and giftedness, managed by the Department of Education, serve children and young people enrolled in the public and private schools, providing opportunities for research, project development and experimentation in various areas of knowledge. In the DF in administrative regions furthest from the capital, where access to art and culture are limited, the High Skill Rooms in Visual Arts become essential in fostering and developing young people who have skills and interests focused on the visual arts. This is the case of the city of BrazlĂ˘ndia, an administrative

Fernanda Pacca, visual artist

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Tarcisio Veloso Feito pra Ficar SĂł?

region that is farthest from the cultural centers that most of them are concentrated in the city of BrasĂlia. This rural city has no cultural center, theater, cinema, art gallery or museum. There are no spaces dedicated to the dissemination and artistic production, which limits the access of the low-income population to cultural means. Since 2018, the Visual Arts Talent Room in BrazlĂ˘ndia has provided its students with space for research, experimentation and creation in the field of plastic arts, in addition to constant contact with art exhibitions, among other cultural activities inside and outside the DF. The service aims to provide opportunities for students with high skills to develop and contact different languages, techniques and artistic materials and to expand the cultural and imagery repertoire of these students. During social isolation, as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, several actions and projects were implemented to guarantee students access to this specialized educational service in the visual arts area. The Artistic Connection Project is one of those examples of educational experiences developed and executed at a distance, using technology as a medium, which had a surprising result. In virtual meetings prepared by the artists themselves, in the form of lectures, visits to workshops, practical and sensory workshops, students have the 2020 / 2021 |

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unique opportunity to learn about the trajectories, processes and works, in addition to being able to dialogue and debate about identity and social issues that permeate the works of each of the guests. From August 2020 to January 2021, 16 artists responded generously to this call for sharing and learning. Until October, the project received visual artists Ricardo Stuckert, Tarcísio Veloso, Alice Lara, Fernanda Pacca, Manu Militão, Charly Techio and Iago Gouvêa. In November, in celebration of Black Awareness Day, we intensified the debate on representativeness among other issues that permeates the works of black artists working on this theme, with artists Marlon Amaro, Claudia Lara and Márcia Falcão. After each meeting, it is the students’ turn to reflect on the issues and aesthetics presented by the artists and to plastically produce their interpretations and reflections arising from these unique moments. The intention is that all the material produced by the students is then organized for the composition of a book and an exhibition. Recordings of the meetings will also be used as research material for future publications. | 2020 / 2021

Ricardo Stuckert, brazilian photographer

Alice Lara Micos homenagem para Francis Bacon

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“I am an artist of my time, who lives the dramas inherent to those who seek to translate and translate in the face of the complexity that is human nature.” M a n u M i ti ta o

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Plastic artist Manu Militão, the fifth participant in the virtual meetings of the Art Connection Project talks about this experience: “I am an artist of my time, who lives the dramas inherent to those who seek to translate and translate in the face of the complexity that is human nature. The experience that I lived through the “Artistic Connection” project, with high-skill students and public school teachers from the Federal District - Brazil made me reflect that the importance of art does not end in the artist’s work. He, the artist, is a vector of transformation with his actions that may or may not result in work, be it material or immaterial. Moments of great exchange and learning with artists from various parts, previously inconceivable and now facilitated by technology. Art has become even more present and transformative, connecting art educators, artists and students in social isolation”. 2020 / 2021 |

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The Inhotim (Inhotim Institute) is home to one of the largest foundations of contemporary art in Brazil, and one of the largest outdoor art centers in Latin America. It was founded by the former mining magnate Bernardo Paz in 2004 to house his personal art collection, but it was opened to the public a couple of years later. In 2014, the open-air museum was one of TripAdvisorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top 25 best-ranked museums in the world.

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Located in Brumadinho (Minas Gerais), just 60 km away from Belo Horizonte, the institute has a total area of 1942.25 acres, mostly located in the biome of the Atlantic Forest. Of the total area, 1087.26 acres are marked as preservation areas, of which 359 acres are part of the Reserva Particular do PatrimĂ´nio Natural RPPN, which makes it a natural heritage site. Bernardo Paz soon converted the then 3,000-acre ranch into a sprawling, 5,000-acre botanical garden designed by his friend, the late landscape artist Roberto Burle Marx. The garden, which

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The permanent sculpture by the American artist Robert Irwin was installed in the highest area of Inhotim

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Artwork “Narcissus Garden” by Yayoi Kusama at Inhotim in Brumadinho/Brazil

The 5,000-acre botanical garden designed by Roberto Burle Marx has two dozen art “pavilions” that include more than 500 works by renowned Brazilian and international artists.

Sculpture “Bisected triangle” by Dan Graham at Instituto Cultural Inhotim in Brumadinho - Brazil

boasts two dozen art “pavilions”, opened to the public in 2006. The pavilions include more than 500 works by renowned Brazilian and international artists, such as Hélio Oiticica, Yayoi Kusama, Anish Kapoor, Thomas Hirschhorn, Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster, Steve McQueen, Cildo Meireles and Vik Muniz. One pavilion stands to honor one of Paz’s ex-wives, the Brazilian artist Adriana Varejão. In 2008, a geodesic dome designed by Paula Zasnicoff Cardoso of the Brazilian architectural practice Arquitetos Associados was constructed within

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an eucalyptus forest and now contains Matthew Barney’s installation De Lama Lâmina [From Mud, a Blade] (2004–08), which shows a vehicle uprooting a tree. Chris Burden’s Beam Drop (1984–2008) is made of 72 steel beams dropped 45 meters from 150-foot-high cranes into a pit filled with wet cement. Sonic Pavilion by Doug Aitken was realized in 2009 and consists of a circular building of frosted glass on top of a hill which contains a well. This goes down 200 meters into the ground and at its bottom microphones capture the sounds of the earth, which are then amplified and played live in the gallery above. Vegetation Room (2012) by Cristina Iglesias is a cube of polished stainless steel reflecting the surrounding forest. Visitors slip into crevices where the walls are sculpted foliage, entering a labyrinth within the labyrinth; at the cube’s heart, torrents of water periodically rush. In 2009, around 133,000 people travelled to Inhotim In 2011, the park attracted nearly 250,000 visitors from all over the world. In August 2018, they reached 3 million visitors.

Inside, HĂŠlio Oiticica at Instituto Cultural Inhotim in Brumadinho/Brazil. Outside, Adriana Varejao - Inhotim.

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In the heart of King’s Cross, German Gymnasium offers a stunning all-day Grand Café, a sophisticated first floor Restaurant, two bars and an outdoor terrace. Enjoy the Mittel-European inspired menu for breakfast lunch, dinner or weekend brunch, and late-night glamour at the chic Meister Bar. German Gymnasium was designed by Edward Gruning, and was England’s first purpose-built gymnasium, with funding coming from London’s German community. It was built in 1865 for the German Gymnastics Society (established in 1861 by Ernst Ravenstein) and hosted London’s first indoor Olympic Games, back in 1866. germangymnasium.com

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Dinara Kasko is a Pastry Chef from Ukraine. She started to bake like most housewives, creating different simple cakes and pies, but it quickly developed to become her lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passion. Kasko graduated from University of Architecture and Design, began her professional life as an architect-designer and 3D visualizer. From the moment she got into Patisserie, she knew she had to add something new to it. Dinara realized that the appearance of a dish is as important as its taste. Now, she usually does her own moulds through 3D printing. Her visual aesthetic encompasses simple geometric shapes like cubes, triangles, and spheres. Black, red, and white often come together, combined with sharp straight lines, to create her spectacular designs. dinarakasko.com

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We are touched daily by the influence of different people and places. Their stories lead our minds in journeys of incredible experiences, often through the words and ideas of truly talented individuals. Out and About deals with these talented individuals whom we love and the places they have discovered. It deals with legacies, inspiration, and culture. In the next few pages, experience this journey with us...

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Yves Saint Laurent Museum in Paris How would you like to be remembered? As an artist who created a body of work, or as a magician of the ephemeral? YSL - An artist who created a body of work. Do you think posterity is important? YSL - Yes, I would like my dresses and my drawings to be studied in a hundred years.

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Over fifteen years after the haute couture house closed, the Musée Yves Saint Laurent Paris opened on October 3, 2017. It is located in the legendary hôtel particulier at 5 avenue Marceau, where Yves Saint Laurent spent nearly thirty years designing his collections from 1974 to 2002. The same building serves as the headquarters of the Fondation Pierre Bergé – Yves Saint Laurent. Across 450 m2, an ever-changing rotation of retrospective displays and temporary thematic exhibitions presents the Foundation’s rich and unique collections. The inaugural display presented approximately fifty designs alongside accessories, sketches, photographs, and videos. The former haute couture salons and the legendary studio where Saint Laurent worked are opened to the public, offering visitors a glimpse of his creative process. Beyond its monographic ambitions, the museum seeks to address the history of the twentieth century and the haute couture traditions that accompanied a way of life that no longer exists. Set designer Nathalie Crinière and decorator Jacques Grange, both longtime collaborators of the Fondation, have designed the exhibition spaces to recreate the original atmosphere of the haute couture house. The Musée Yves Saint Laurent Paris is the first museum of this scale dedicated to the work of one of the twentieth century’s greatest couturiers to open in the capital of fashion. museeyslparis.com/en/museum

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FOUNDATION Louis Vuitton The Foundation grounds its commitment to the contemporary arts within a historical perspective. In 2006, the LVMH Group and its companies opened a new chapter in their history of patronage with the creation of the Fondation Louis Vuitton. The building itself was inaugurated on 24 October 2014, the result of nearly 25 years of commitment to the arts, culture and heritage. Driven by its mission to serve the public, the Fondation is committed to making art and culture accessible to all. To promote the arts both nationally and internationally, it hosts temporary exhibitions of modern and contemporary art, presents works held in its collection, commissions artists to create site-specific pieces, and stages events across the cultural spectrum (concerts, performances, conferences, film screenings, dance and more). Alongside major modern art exhibitions (“Keys to a passion”, “Icons of Modern Art, the Shchukin Collection”, “The Courtauld Collection: a Vision for Impressionism”), it offers a vision of art in France and around the world (“Chinese Artists at the Fondation Louis Vuitton”, “Art/Afrique, le nouvel atelier”, “In Tune with the World” and more). In addition, the Open Space programme, initiated in 2018, invites young national and international artists to create a site-specific piece for the Fondation in response to Frank Gehry’s building.

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THE BUILDING, A DARING AND INNOVATIVE MASTERPIECE Starting with a pencil sketch on a blank sheet of paper, Frank Gehry designed “a magnificent vessel for Paris that symbolises France’s profound cultural vocation”. The architectural journey retraces the different stages in the creation of this edifice, which has become an iconic landmark of the French capital. www.fondationlouisvuitton.fr/en/visit

“A new space that opens up a dialogue with a wide public and offers artists and intellectuals a platform for debate and reflection”. Bernard Arnault (founder & CEO)

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Every time we are seen, be it by ourselves or by others, is an opportunity to reveal something about our inner lives. This process of revelation is a fundamental feature of creating Art, and though we may not realize it, we practice it every day before we face ourselves and the world -- the simple, almost automatic process of starting the day and getting ready. Beauty and self-care, then, have become tools of self-expression and exploration, which aid us in wordlessly telling our stories as we move through our lives. Makeup Artist Patrick Ta is no stranger to this journey, boasting an impressive career not only as a celebrity MUA but also as an entrepreneur with his own Beauty line. We had the pleasure of getting a glimpse of Taâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thoughts on Beauty and his life in this interview.

COLECTA- Tell us about your art. How did Patrick Ta Beauty come about and what is your latest endeavor? PT - My art form I would say is about en-

hancing natural beauty. I love a monochromatic makeup look that truly is seamless from start to finish without any harsh lines! Patrick Ta Beauty came about because I wanted to make products that made women feel beautiful and confident in their own skin, the way they made me feel growing up! My latest endeavor is our Limited Edition Face Gloss! I absolutely love skin that looks radiant, dewy, and moisturized! This product is the perfect way to achieve that look- you can use it on your face, eyes, lips, and body!

to clean everything/pack up and head to the next client! COLECTA-How do you spend your time off when you’re relaxing? PT - For my time off I’ve been really into fit-

ness and working out throughout quarantine! I just recently built a gym in my garage so that’s been really motivating. I also LOVE boba so definitely on my days off that has to happen. COLECTA-Are there any remarkable places that you recommend to visit for fashion and art lovers? It could be any city or place. What does it mean to you? PT - Definitely! Some of my favorite places

on earth are Brazil, Tel Aviv, Vietnam, Korea, and Japan! These places bring so much joy and inspiration to me, the vibe is so amazing come over and we drive together to the cli- I always have the best times and create major ents of the day! I always travel with my kit, memories! a makeup chair, a set bag to make sure I’m able to touch up when needed, and a makeup COLECTA-Any valuable advice that really light! These are key essentials in the makeup made a difference in your life? world to set yourself up for success! Usually PT - ”Go at your own pace” I think this really the glam process takes about 2 hours- some stood out to me because everyone has a differdays we will stay with the client depending on ent journey and it’s so important to focus on what they’re doing, or other days we’ll have YOU and your self goals. When you do that, the best is yet to come! COLECTA-What is your typical day-to-day routine? PT - To start the day I have my assistant

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PEDRO ANDRADE

ABOUT Pedro Andrade began his acting career at the age of seven in Brazil. Andrade was discovered by fashion photographer Mario Testino and traveled the world modeling for clients like Giorgio Armani before joining LXTV (NBC’s lifestyle network) in 2006, hosting television in New York Taxis. Besides hosting LXTV 1st Look TV, he has a show on LXTV.com called On The Rocks: The Search for America’s Top Bartender. Andrade also runs a website about fashion, food, art, nightlife, and entertainment. He is also a reporter for Manhattan Connection, a Brazilian TV show aired on Globo News. In the middle of a pandemic, Pedro presented, produced, and co-directed an American TV Show on the human side of the Amazon forest. Let’s go OUT through Andrade’s adventure in the Amazon.

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By Pedro Andrade Part of my fascination with well-crafted narratives comes from the luck of having had good teachers, who in turn taught me to enjoy the art of learning. This access to good education should not be a privilege, but a right. The Amazon is made up of superlatives and does not offer easy answers. In its extension are found 20% of the freshwater in the planet, more than 250 ethnicities, at least 80 languages, hundreds of isolated communities, thousands of species of birds, more than 40 thousand plant species, and this is all just the beginning. With about 5 million square kilometers, the Amazon Forest occupies 60% of the national territory, which means that Brazil is, today, one of the countries that most preserves native areas in the world. However, paradoxically, it is also a global leader in setbacks and environmental issues. Luckily for me, this was just the beginning of a journey that is sure to change my life. I still record at least four or five more episodes before the March 2021 premiere. @pedroandradetv 2020 / 2021 |

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cial bond between freedom of artistic creation and society at large. At the same time, these futuristic choices demonstrate the museum’s commitment to presenting to the public a place that nurtures human relationships, as part of Niemeyer’s vision of making beauty accessible for both the rich and poor. The MAC’s utopian intent of anticipating the creations of the 21st century is made evident through the architectural communion with the wonderful landscape. However, it demands the participation of visitors and artists alike to foster new concepts that may grace the museum, which shall shelter and challenge them for the continuous renewal of art in social interactions. culturaniteroi.com.br/macniteroi/

Since its opening in 1996, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Niterói (MAC Niteroi) has been adopted as a symbol of the city and considered one of the architectural wonders of the world. The initial goal of the Museum was to house the João Sattamini Collection, one of the biggest collections of contemporary art in Brazil. Exceeding all expectations, MAC introduced the city of Niterói to the world, becoming one of the main tourist spots of both Rio de Janeiro and Brazil. Oscar Niemeyer chose Mirante da Boa Viagem as the MAC’s setting. This choice informed the entire creation of the MAC’s architectural plan, including the sphere suspended in front of Guanabara Bay with a spiral ramp. These choices express the museum’s power as a place that celebrates the spe-

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v&a The Victoria & Albert is the world’s leading museum of art and design, and houses a permanent collection of over 2.3 million objects that span over 5,000 years of human creativity. The Museum holds many of the UK’s national collections, as well as some of the greatest resources for the study of architecture, furniture, fashion, textiles, photography, sculpture, painting, jewellery, glass, ceramics, book arts, Asian art and design, theatre and performance. The history of the V&A is a story

like no other. From its early beginnings as a Museum of Manufactures in 1852, to the foundation stone laid by Queen Victoria in 1899, and to today’s state-of-the-art galleries, the Museum has constantly expanded its collection and public interpretation of art and design. Henry Cole, V&A’s first Director, declared that the Museum should be a “schoolroom for everyone”. Its mission was to improve the standards of British industry by educating designers, manufacturers and consumers in art and science. Acquiring and displaying the best examples of art and design contributed to its mission, but the ‘schoolroom’ itself was also intended to demonstrate exemplary design and decoration. The story of the construction of the V&A’s buildings -- and of the personalities who guided this process -- is one of vision and persistent ingenuity amid the changing artistic, political and economic circumstances of the last 150 years. www.vam.ac.uk

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Andrew Matarazzo COLECTA-Tell us about your art form? How did you become an actor and what are your latest endeavors? AM - I started acting at 13 years old in the-

COLECTA-How do you spend your time off when you’re relaxing? AM - I’m pretty lowkey so when I’m not

working on something creative, like writing ater class but it quickly evolved into commu- or music, or script work, I like to just watch nity theater then even studying Shakespeare shows and make food. I don’t really go out abroad in England. After I watched River unless it’s to restaurants, but that’s been a litPhoenix in Stand by Me, something clicked in tle rarer these days. me that I wanted to pursue film and tv and so I started doing short films between studying COLECTA-Are there any remarkable placand eventually moved to Los Angeles where es that you recommend to visit for fashI started building my name in TV projects. ion and art lovers? It could be any city or Currently, I am working on a movie called place. What does it mean to you? “He’s All That” - a remake of the classic 90s AM - I was blown away by the museums and movie. “She’s All That.” I’m also working on art galleries in Turin, Italy! I was so inspired my first original song, Omerta. by that city. For fashion, I am always charged up by Los Angelenos’ sense of style. It ranges COLECTA-What is your typical day-to-day so drastically in different areas and I think routine? it’s one of the few cities you can get away AM - I always start the day with a workout, with anything if you carry it with confidence. to stay physically in shape but mostly because I’m always admiring people’s sense of self-exit mentally grounds me. As an actor, my life pressed through their art and style. is either packed to the brim or excess amount of free time between projects so I am a big COLECTA-Is there a body of work that left list person. I make to-do lists so my days are a lasting impression on you? Maybe an exproductive if I’m not filming or auditioning. hibition, a museum, a movie or series, a I love to fill my free time with small steps fashion show, an installation, an event, a towards my goals, even if it’s just completing brand, etc? Something that stands out and simple productive tasks. inspires you.

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AM - There’s a movie ‘This is England’, and

a spin-off series of the movie, that really inspired me from a young age. The acting and the direction of that piece really was the catalyst for me continuing my acting journey when, at the time, I felt like giving it up. I even got a small tattoo in honor of it because I had such a visceral reaction to it.

COLECTA-Any valuable advice that really made a difference in your life? AM - Don’t compare your path to anyone

else’s. ESPECIALLY if you’re an artist. There is no one path to anything, and I think focusing on putting the work in is so much more important than comparing how your journey is going to others. @andrewmatarazzo

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Gucci asked spanish artist Ignasi Monreal to create a utopian fantasy. Enter the magical and surreal world of Gucci Spring/Summer 2018.

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We have spoken to two specialists of Brazilian art and fashion, both of whom currently living abroad, and asked them to share their experiences around Art and Fashion. Courtesy of Iris van Herpen, from her latest Couture 2020 Collection at Cirque dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;hiver Bouglione in Paris.

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Consuelo Blocker lives in Italy and considers her children and “human behavior” to be her biggest passions. Blocker was born and brought up among the owners of two very important fashion industries: Santacostancia & Magliaria BP Studio. Her keen eye for fashion and its trends is embedded onto her family’s DNA. Splitting her time between Paris, London, Milano, Belo Horizonte and Sao Paulo, she combines work and pleasure as she travels around Europe. In her Blogspot, she shares her cultural experiences and wonderful tips on all matters around fashion, beauty, and art.

cause I think that so much of clothing is just functionality, so almost always, what you’re doing is elevating fashion into something that isn’t art. I think that, during periods of time, there’s a really strong relationship between fashion and art. Like when we had Yves Saint Laurent back in 1965 with dresses inspired by Mondrian paintings, and even today, how many designers love the arts, like Raf Simons, who’s really involved with contemporary art. Or even Karl Lagerfeld, who had huge art collections at home and would sell everything and start over. I think that the world of fashion, as it can be very aesthetic, tends to borrow from art, and use art not only as a symbol of status but also of culture. They collect art, they like to be involved in that world, to know artists, to go to art fairs; so these worlds are really connected. But I don’t think that they’re the same, and I don’t think fashion is art. And I also think that when they bring art into fashion, they heighten the value of fashion, bringing more appreciation to the pieces because of that association.

COLECTA- Fashion and Art have always been, in a way, an expression of a moment in time and space in our lives within a society. In a brief retrospect, would you say that Fashion is also a form of Art? Or, that at the moment, this entanglement has reached its peak right now and we are simply seeing this union evermore present in collaborations between designers and artists, currently? CB - I wouldn’t say so. COLECTA- There have been many soI mean, there is a certain craftsmanship in the cio-cultural movements and historic events way you design a dress, in the way you em- that defined generations in different parts broider a dress, that makes it possible for us to of the world, that also influence different almost say that it is art. There are people who sorts of art, being those visual arts, music, have collections of that, of clothes -- and it literature, or in the humble work of an articertainly is an expression of society that there san. You’ve had the chance to live through are even dress exhibitions. But to say that all some of these events both in Art and in of fashion is art is something I can’t do be- Fashion. So, do Art and/or Fashion imitate | 2020 / 2021

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life? Or does life imitate Art and/or Fashion? Does the consumer notice this? Is this something that is planned out?

CB- It is not that Art and Fashion imitate life -- I think that both reflect a lot of the moments of a society. People say that the stock market goes up and down according to the lengths of skirts. I think that there’s always some mirroring of society in fashion. For example, think of the punk movement, or how mini skirts came around after the invention of the pill, which gave women a lot of freedom in general but also sexually. Women could express themselves much more sexually through their clothes, because they were not worried about pregnancy anymore. So fashion always reflects its time. Art has always been heavily influenced by the historical moment it is produced in, so much so that whenever there are great difficulties with totalitarian governments, we get some great art from it. So do people also consume content and culture through fashion and art? Well, through art? Absolutely, because to understand art, often you have to understand something cultural of the moment it was made in. To consume fashion you don’t necessarily have to understand culture, and not everyone knows the history behind clothes and designs. They might not even know that there might be a meaning to what they’re wearing or it’s significance. People buy clothes and wear them. The culture that art brings to fashion doesn’t always reach the final consumer.

COLECTA- Thinking a little about our past, in the field of Art and Fashion, which people represent values and aspects of Brazilian culture? CB- So that is an interesting question because

there are many new designers that use art , but the first person who comes to mind as someone who brings “Brazilianess” to fashion is Ronaldo Fraga. More recently, though, there are more people on the spotlight than the ones who have been active for a long time, so we have more Black voices like designers Carol Barreto and Isaac Silva. COLECTA- Looking at our current moment, in what social stage are we in that can inspire young artists and creators in the future? Who are your favorites in Art and Fashion today, who could express our Brazilian identity in the international market even? CB- I think that right now we’re living in a

moment in which the digital sphere offers the opportunity for small creators to have a bigger space and to be seen by more people. So both fashion and art creators can use these digital platforms, be it Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Tik Tok, and all its different forms, to share their ideas with the world. And we no longer have a single fashion reality, so I’m not even going to try mentioning any names because everybody can achieve growth overnight. The biggest challenges are the shipping costs and taxes in each country, 2020 / 2021 |

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but aside from this, through the digital world weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re able to send things all over the planet. We could send out beautiful Brazilian pieces made by artisans, for example -- by embroiderers in Minas, or lace-makers from the North, use the know-how of fabrics from the South, or even the Brazilian know-how to create sensual cuts you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find anywhere in Europe. I think we still have a trajectory of growth in which small brands can have their own space in a global sphere. 84

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Simone Piva’s multidisciplinary education allowed her the choice to become an art curator and to promote events in the field. As a curator, she believes that it is in art exhibitions that we can create strong connections to life, and experience different personal views of the universe and life, approaching even heavy issues and changing generations. When I think about Fashion and Art, I trace it back to Elsa Schiaparelli, an Italian fashion designer, who regarded herself as an artist and her clothes as “works of art”. She was influenced by artists in the Dadaist and Surrealist movements, especially by Salvador Dali. Together, Dali and Elsa Schiaparelli de-

signed the “lobster” dress in 1937. John Galliano at Dior was also a remarkable era in the fashion industry. We can also observe an influence of art in the creations of Maison Chanel, such as the Chanel Haute Couture Spring Collection 2016 “A Pathway in Monet’s Garden, Giverny” by Claude Monet. They take concepts seen in this painting and translate them to the embroidered and fabrics. Back in the 60s, Yves Saint Laurent was incredibly influenced by art, and that can easily be identified in the design of his pieces in that time. Those influences came from artists such as Piet Mondrian, Pablo Picasso, and Andy Warhol. 2020 / 2021 |

Dali and Elsa Schiaparelli designed the “lobster” dress in 1937

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Also, more recently, the Viktor & Rolf’s show in 2015, made a ruckus in the fashion world when they presented models with hinged frames on coats, dresses, and capes that could transform the designs from outfits into artworks. The collection is named exactly that: “Wearable Art”. The wearable art master, Alexander McQueen, created revolutionary performances following this concept, like the amazing live spray painting dress during 1999’s show. And the red and black ostrich feathers, and glass medical slides painted red dress. Jeremy Scott for Moschino, and Miuccia Prada, Dior, Celine, Versace, Dolce&Gabbana, Louis Vuitton, are also great examples of inspiration taken from artistic movements such as pop-art, surrealism, graffiti, and impressionism. Nowadays, you can see art influences in entire collections of major brands, but also collaborations with the artists themselves for the creation of the piece, forming these creative alliances between designers and artists. Conceptual artists have sometimes produced examples that are really provocative, such as the artistic intervention of Simone Kestelman called Black Dreams, done on a Rodrigo Rosner dress. And what to say about Iris Van Herpen? This young Dutch designer, who does, in fact, make sculptures that can be worn on the body. Van Herpen has shown her work on runways and in museums as art exhibitions. Customized and handmade works are important elements here -- sometimes it’s like the clothes are really a canvas. But officially licensed gear has been popping up with startling frequency on high-fashion runways, such as Jean-Michel Basquiat’s paintings at Comme des Garçons Shirt and an Andy Warhol print on a tank top at Calvin Klein. The best part of this relationship is this almost limitless connection that comes through the decades, and we have been able to observe its most creative outcomes. Let our closets be invaded by art!

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As humanity leads me and my intuition guides me, the truth of neutrality continues to challenge the norms. My creative impulse is the catalyst that ultimately allows me to take action, to seize opportunities, to seek the truth and to empower my soul to create. My designs are unique, hand-made, simplistic, without limitations of gender, size and race. During the pandemic, I immersed myself in an investigation of my true values, feelings, and desire to reach for the new â&#x20AC;&#x153;somethingâ&#x20AC;? that was certainly headed my way. I encountered an artistic spirit as if it had been rekindled within me and was simply there, waiting for me. A reencounter with my deep love for art which expressed itself through intense, colorful brushes of paint. My design studios in Southern Brazil, Sao Paulo, Miami and New York, provide me the space to expand and to create my designs and collections that have inspired famous actors, celebrities, top models and the fashion world from editorials to red carpet. My Journey across the world, creating garments that endorse the continuous nature of movement, as my body, mind and soul experiment with self-expression and my own identity. Individually seeking the soul, and ultimately deciding the truth through self-expression.

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Ronaldo Fraga holds a degree in fashion design from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), and a graduate degree from the Parsons School of Design in New York, and another from Central Saint Martins in London. His creations are routinely presented in different countries, such as Japan, Holland, Spain, Uruguay, Belgium, Chile, Argentina, Mexico, Angola, and many more. He was selected by the London Design Museum as one of the seven most innovative designers in the world in 2010 and 2014 in which Miuccia Prada, Rick Owens and Raf Simons also participated.

On the left side, a hand-embroidered dress from the Summer 2015 collection inspired by Candido Portinari’s secret notebook. Above, all dressed in marquetry, from the summer 2013 collection, called ‘Turista Apendiz in Terra do Grao Para’, a Brazilian Amazon region. And below, at his atelier in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. 2020 / 2021 |

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zuzu vive! Twenty years ago, Fraga presented the collection â&#x20AC;&#x153;Who Killed Zuzu Angelâ&#x20AC;? during his second participation in SPFW. One of the pivotal moments in his career, it was the first time a fashion collection spoke of the iron years of the military dictatorship period, bringing the legacy of Zuzu Angel to light, who was a designer from Minas Gerais that was assassinated, like her son Stuart, by the military dictatorship. Why return to this theme now? Ronaldo believes that the Brazilian memory is very short-term, and the resistance and fight for democratic freedom must be remembered, now more than ever. Aside from being the first to use fashion as a political manifesto, Zuzu was also a pioneer of using Brazilian culture as a theme in her collections, and used Northeaster lace and embroidering in her creations. | 2020 / 2021

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Two moments in the Runway show at SPFW in two moments - ‘Guerra e Paz’ War and Peace Collection. On the left side, a close up of the fabrics illustrated by the designer himself.

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He worked with director Felipe Vidal in the realm of theatre, creating the costumes for the shows “Louise Valentina” and “After the Fall,” by Arthur Miller. He also developed the sets and costumes for the play “Fonchito e a Lua,” a theatrical adaptation of the book by Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa, with script by Pedro Brício and direction by Daniel Herz. In 2018, he received the Shell award for Best Costume Design for the play “The visit of the Old Lady.” A lover of every art form, he has also been involved in the world of dance. He signed costumes for productions such as “Santagustin,” from Grupo Corpo; “On the part of the Father,” by Nathália Marçal, in homage to the work of Bartolomeu Campos de Queirós; and “Passanoite,” from São Paulo Companhia de Dança. He is the author of the book “Moda, Roupas e Tempo: Drummond selected and illustrated by Ronaldo Fraga” and “Caderno de Roupas, Memórias e Croquis.” He illustrated several books, such as “Mary Poppins” published in Brazil by Cosac Naify, and “Uma festa de colores: memoirs of a Brazilian fabric”, by Autêntica, written by Anna Göbel and awarded as the Best Children’s Book of 2014.

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Excelling in aesthetics and sustainability and working for the dissemination of the national culture, Ronaldo Fraga presents his creations at The Grande Hotel Ronaldo Fraga includes a boutique that sells his creations and brands related to his concept, a coffee shop, a barbershop, and a wine club. The place also houses temporary exhibitions, workshops, book launches, small concerts, and other cultural events. As a hotel, it â&#x20AC;&#x153;hostsâ&#x20AC;? national and international brands.

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Zuzu Angel runway show, with the performance of His brand, Ronaldo Fraga, is liBrazilian singer Cida Moreira. Besides, the Summer 2009 censed in more than a thousand difCollection showed at SPFW in homage to the Sao Francisco River. And, the beautiful handmade work Spring ferent products in Brazil for compaSummer Collection 2011 called “Turista Aprendiz”. nies such as O Boticário, Tok & Stok, Malwee, L’Occitane and Chilli Beans, among others. He is cited as one of the few designers to develop projects and actions that seek to reduce the distance that exists between the “handmade Brazil” and the industrial Brazil. In 2017, he He is cited as one of opened the Grande the few designers to Hotel Ronaldo Fraga develop projects and in Belo Horizonte, a actions that seek to revolutionary project reduce the distance in fashion retail in that exists between the Brazil. “handmade Brazil” and Ronaldo Fraga was the industrial Brazil. the first representative of Brazilian fashion to receive the Order of Cultural Merit medal, in 2007, granted by the then Minister of Culture Gilberto Gil. The commendation is awarded to personalities who embody Brazilian culture through their work. In his fashion shows and events, he honors stories linked to the Brazilian cultural identity, as well as prominent national personalities. 2020 / 2021 |

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Carol M o llia n n i is an in de p e n d e nt design e r in s p ir e d by natura l element s. D u r in g quarantin e , s h e wa s inspire d b y p e a r ls an d too k a d va nt a ge of the m o m e nt of se clusion , lik e a pearl enc lo se d in a sh e ll, and c r e at e d an e ntir e co lle c t io n based o n t h e phase s of n at u r e . Th e conc e p t , deve lopm e nt , a n d productio n a ll to o k place du r in g t h e pan de m ic in h e r home, wh e r e s h e has lived in S ĂŁ o Paulo sin c e m a r c h th is yea r.

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Girl with the pearl earring is an oil painting by Dutch Golden Age painter Johannes Vermeer, dated c. 1665. The work has been in the collection of the Mauritshuis in The Hague since 1902 and has been the subject of various literary works. In 2006, the Dutch public selected it as the most beautiful painting in the Netherlands.

“Baroque pearls are elongated spheres that are asymmetrical and do not have a smooth surface. They are the ‘rebels’ of pearls, and to me that gives them a significant uniqueness.” The collection was made piece by piece by the artisan, carefully making pearls the basis of these pieces of jewelry that have the splendor of natural elements. Subsequently, the brilliant iridescent pearls inspire those who acquire them, building memories that persist over time, becoming part of their lives forever as something unforgettable. 2020 / 2021 |

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A shell makes one pearl at time, to be ergonomic and light, to wear like a shelter that nourishes the shine them as if they are part of people, not and protects it from the outside just for style but for emotional comworld. Like the peals, human beings fort tooâ&#x20AC;? the words of the designer were cultivated inside their shells Carol Molianni tell us about the imduring quarantine. In the same way, portance of the purpose and the funcas materials and gems were impossi- tion of the design. In times like these, ble to acquire during isolation, the creative minds have to observe the designer had to look inside her stu- principles of sustainability, aiming dio, pulling gems from her own col- for less environmental impact on the lection.There is a special connection production process and being aware between feeling the absence of some- of overconsumption. This means that creativity is the thing and creativity, way to rethink the which gives way to a THE ETERNAL BEAUTY creation process, special state of mind OF PEARLS THROUGH using materials that transforms realA COLLECTION THAT that are already ity into a brand new EVOCATES THE SHELTER AS available. The new idea. From gathering IF WE COULD GO BACK TO A concept of rarity tourmalines, gold PLACE LIKE A SHELL THAT encompasses the and baroque pearls SHOULD PROTECT US OF ALL idea, not the mateto the process of EXTERNAL INFLUENCES rial one uses -- the making something by hand and connecting with others reason why a design was made. The House of Creators are a crethrough it, she has given meaning to ative platform making meaningful her confinement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The pieces of the collection are connections through projects and composed of tourmalines, gold and shared purposes. We are committed baroque pearls, hooks, chains. Every to our artists, brands, and creators. little part of the jewels are modeled We stand for their ideas, projects and beliefs.

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The House of Creators follows collaborative ideas and design creations to give you a taste of co-creation, the essence of innovation. With articles and curated artists, we stimulate new and original ideas flourishing in our era.

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Welcome the brand New Year 2021, 2021, as we look forward to a better year full of promises. They say change is the universal law of nature. The old has to give way to the new, which is the way things work out and move. The start of each new year is a time to reflect on the year just past, and make plans for the future. New Year holds a special magic, a promise of new opportunities, and the possibility to change our lives for the better. And we are going to witness another significant change in the flow of time. Yes, the year 2020 is leaving us making way for the year 2021. With the favorably placed Jupiter and Saturn, there would be a cordial atmosphere around to create some of the best relationships so far in our lives. The year 2021 will bring good vibes and happiness for the people at large. Though there will be dark aspects also, you can manage the situation if you take proper steps. 2021 is a period in which your belief

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systems and personal philosophies would be a priority for you, and you will be inclined to share them with those younger than you. A positive approach will help you command a better hold over your life and destiny. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s energy is about personal freedom and changes. (2+0+2+1=5) Everyone is more likely to be focused on freedom, especially the expression of your individual sense of freedom. The numerology energy for the universal year 5 resonates with a personal sense of freedom. People are likely to be more adaptable and take a chance on trying, learning about, or adopting a new interest. This year will be favorable for those who work hard, and they will be richly rewarded. Determination and not throwing in the towel are factors to keep in mind. You will reassess your values and shared responsibilities, in addition to re-evaluating your worthiness in relation to productivity and material wealth. 2021 will drive you to push through the things youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been hesitant or reluctant of changing so you can

improve your quality of life. There will be financial abundance, you may get a salary hike or gifts as a gesture for your accomplished tasks. Business owners will also get better returns and earnings from their major projects. You may also get opportunities to earn from miscellaneous sources. Taurus, Cancer, Libra and Sagittarius singles have some good news, as this year will bring new hope, love and romance in your life. If you are looking forward to getting married then you have a bright chance in 2021. You may find your soulmate through a matrimonial site or at a family gathering, especially among your maternal relatives. For Gemini, Leo and Capricorn, Jupiter is building your faith and your belief system, whatever that may be, and you are likely to find much joy in doing so. Your higher mind is expanding, and you might be considering furthering your education (itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a fabulous time to do so) or simply broadening your knowledge in a more informal manner.

Committed Aries, Virgos, Scorpios and Aquarians, who are planning to move towards the next phase in their life, have good chances of becoming parents. Jupiter would get retrograde in Scorpio on 8th March 2021. For Cancer, Sagittarius and Pisces, it is necessary to manage your expenses and live within your income. Otherwise, you will make a mess of your life. If you want to enlarge your circle of social contacts, the year will provide you with plenty of opportunities due to the positive influence of various planets. Overall 2021 brings hopes for all zodiac signs and you will look at the positive sides of the future. As you get to know more about your future, you will be better equipped to devise a strategy to improve your life, and your growth & development prospects. You will have a better understanding of life. Confidence is keyâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;faith in the universe and in your ability to do the right thing instinctively will get you everywhere now.

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MEET THE TEAM

Our Contributors JADE MATARAZZO Ar t Curator & Dir ector As an artist, curator and cultural entrepreneur, Jade Matarazzo felt the need for cultural exchange in broader and more creative platforms. For the last 15 years, Jade has developed many international projects and partnerships in the USA, Asia, Europe, as well as South America, always transcending barriers using art as a universal language and common denominator.

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Brazilian born Ronaldo Fraga is considered one of the most important names in the history of fashion in Brazil. He stays true to himself instead of being a slave to trends. He appreciates comfort and subtle sensuality instead of more obvious and clichĂŠd eroticism. And above all, he has a unique way of telling moving and unusual stories through each collection.

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VIVIAN LOBENWEIN

Bruna Amorim is a young writer and translator, currently pursuing a B.A. in Anthropology and Sociology with honors. Throughout her life, her passion has been the exploration of different languages, countries, and cultures, with particular attention to individual people and their own stories as well as larger social dynamics and struggles.

Gra p h i c ar t d i r r ec to r Vivian is a graphic designer with a passion for editorial design. She has been in the publishing industry for more than 15 years, and has directed more than 50 publications, including magazines, books, catalogs and newspapers. Art is present in all aspects of her work, and she believes that art has the power of arising unique feelings in each person.

Alex Korolkovas Alex Korolkovas is an awarded Brazilian photographer currently residing in the US. He has held numerous solo exhibitions all across America and abroad. Alex is a resident photographer at New Yorkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s SOHO, Flying Solo. He also collaborates with magazines such as Dreamingless, Ellements, GMARO, Huf, iMirage, iMute, Maximo, StyleCruze to name a few.

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Flávio Iryoda

Flávio is the founder of AVESSA Media Group, a global digital publishing company focused on contemporary fashion, beauty and art. Coming from a Big4 audit, tax and consulting firm, Flávio brings over 15 years of strategy and operations experience and industry-leading practices from the management and technology consulting space.

Igor Sampaio Cultural producer trained in cinema, with experience in several areas within the audiovisual field. As a screenwriter, director, designer and film producer, as well as a photographer, his passion for images and stories is the basis of his work. Without discriminating choices, every form of art attracts his attention and stimulates his imagination, allowing him to constantly experiment with new artistic expression.

Manish Arora Renowned KP Astrologer, Numerologist, Tarot Reader, and Vastu Consultant, Manish Arora has been rendering professional advice to clients with a high degree of success. With many recognized awards he is also conferred with the title of Jyotish Varahamihir and Jyotish Aryabhatt. Manish has been writing monthly astrological columns for forty plus international magazines.

Consuelo Blocker I was born to, grew up in, and married into families that breathe and create fashion. The presence of this desire in my DNA makes me a pragmatic consumer of trends. I live in Italy and travel a lot to Paris, London, Milan, BH, and São Paulo, panning trends. But as distances are quite short in Europe, the areas of St. Tropez, Forte Dei Marmi, Barcelona, Greece, Turkey, Ibiza, among other destinations, are also part of my readings on behavior.

Rodrigo Faustino Rodrigo Faustino is a designer and founder of the award-winning international Commgroup Branding, with a specialty in brands’ design, curator on topics related to innovation, sustainability, and technology. Faustino is also a judge at the WOLDA + Worldwide Logo Design Award, ICMA + International Creative Media Awards, Award, and Best Brand Awards.

Simone Piva Her multidisciplinary education gave the grants to create her curatorial and art dealer company IT MONDO, which in partnership with galleries, artists and curators, promotes art exhibitions and events in Europe and America, striving to bring together artists all over the world.

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