Roberto Burle Marx

Brazilian Modernist

Jens Hoffmann, Claudia J. Nahson

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Yale University Press
07 June 2016

Other graphic art forms; Individual architects & architectural firms; Landscape art & architecture

An unprecedented look at the wide-ranging artistic work of one of the 20th century’s most significant landscape architects

The modernist parks and gardens of Brazilian landscape architect and garden designer Roberto Burle Marx (1909–1994) earned him awards, widespread acclaim, and international fame. Over a 60-year career, he designed more than 2,000 gardens worldwide, the most famous of which are those he created in collaboration with the architect Oscar Niemeyer for Brasília. Although he is best known for his landscape work, Burle Marx was a prolific artist in a variety of media, and his larger body of work—which includes paintings, drawings, tile mosaics, sculpture, textile design, jewelry, theater costumes, and more—is critical to understanding his importance as a modernist. An avid horticulturalist, he was among the first to denounce deforestation in the Amazon region; he also discovered over thirty species of Brazilian flora, which bear his name.

This beautifully illustrated and groundbreaking publication covers the full range of Burle Marx’s artistic output, as well as his remarkable home, an abandoned estate that he transformed into his office, workshop, gallery, and living space. The enduring influence of Burle Marx’s work is also explored through interviews with seven contemporary artists: Juan Araujo, Paloma Bosquê, Dominique González-Foerster, Luisa Lambri, Arto Lindsay, Nick Mauss, and Beatriz Milhazes. These artists exemplify the extent to which his work continues to be a source of inspiration.

Published in association with the Jewish Museum, New York

Exhibition Schedule:

Jewish Museum, New York

(05/06/16–09/18/16)

Deutsche Bank KunstHalle, Berlin

(07/07/17–10/08/17)

By: Jens Hoffmann, Claudia J. Nahson
Imprint: Yale University Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 260mm, Width: 241mm, Spine: 3mm
Weight: 1.270kg
ISBN: 9780300212150
ISBN 10: 0300212151
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 07 June 2016
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jens Hoffmann is deputy director of exhibitions and public programs and Claudia J. Nahson is the Morris and Eva Feld Curator, both at the Jewish Museum, New York.