Niemeyer, who began his career in the 1930s, was known for a distinctive style marked by sweeping curves, which he once famously said were inspired by Brazilian women.
“When you have a large space to conquer, the curve is the natural solution,” he said. “I once wrote a poem about the curve. The curve I find in the mountains of my country, in the sinuousness of its rivers, in the waves of the ocean and on the body of the beloved woman.”
The lifelong communist won the Pritzker Prize, his profession’s top honor, in 1988.
Brazil lost one of its geniuses, rest in peace Oscar Niemeyer!
Thank You!
I am not attracted to straight angles or to the straight line, hard and inflexible, created by man. I am attracted to free-flowing, sensual curves. The curves that I find in the mountains of my country, in the sinuousness of its rivers, in the waves of the ocean, and on the body of the beloved woman. Curves make up the entire Universe, the curved Universe of Einstein. Oscar Niemeyer
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Oscar was 104…talk about a longtime influence…No need to state how many others have followed his lead. Truly a unique vision..” everything old is new again” and Niemeyer long ago set the standard for modernism. Thanks Chicquero
so beautiful !!! thank you for taking me to these places…..
Wow, such beautiful shapes!!
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How cool is this? Just amazing stuff.
Thanks for sharing the photos. I like these stunning architectre. Thanks for reminding us
thank you for this post
yes great archtecture indeed i was at his museum in Curitiba Brazil;lol!
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I offer a standing ovation to a man who created way outside of the box. He designed buildings that awaken childlike awe and adult appreciation. I LOVE his work. Thank you to a genius!
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Having worked at an architecture firm for 4 years (and having an architect for a boyfriend) has helped me appreciate the beauty in building design. Oscar Niemeyer has some amazing works throughout the globe and having only just passed away at the ripe ol’ age of 104 (!!), has left the world with many an interesting piece.
TFC x
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