Photographer's Note
I walked not so much from the fences of Alvorada Palace, in the way I saw the most rich hotel of Brasília, where most of foreign presidents stay, and finally I found the MAB (The Art Museum of Brasília).
The building was created in 1961 and used as a bar, restaurant, military club, night club, ball room, etc.. In 1985 this museum was created with donations and this building was used to keep these artworks but the building had troubles and the artworks were moved to another place and the restoration delayed many years, a real shame. The museum was finally installed in the building again last year and I visited it.
I liked a lot the simplicity of the shapes and the beauty of the building, this modernist box created by an architect who worked with Niemeyer. Outside you can see the big sculptures. The collection is made of modern Brazilian art, you can find most of important names inside, you can find nice pieces of art, but no one is so iconic.
Brasília is a big town, the level of culture and income is very high, but to create a big art museum as São Paulo or Rio you should have more time. Anyway I liked it a lot.
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Caminhei algumas centenas de metros, saindo das cercas do Alvorada até o hotel mais famoso da cidade, onde se hospedam os presidentes estrangeiros, poucos metros depois estava o MAB (Museu de Arte de Brasília).
O prédio foi criado em 1961 e serviu de boate, bar, restaurante, clube militar e salão de baile. Em 1985 o museu foi criado com doações e instalado nesse prédio, mas a construção tinha sérios problemas e enquanto era restaurada o acervo foi para outro local. A obra de restauro durou muitos anos, uma verdadeira vergonha e, finalmente, em 2021 o museu voltou à sua casa.
Gostei da beleza e da simplicidade da arquitetura do prédio, criado por um assistente de Niemeyer. O acervo tem uma série de nomes bem famosos da arte moderna brasileira, obras muito bonitas e interessantes, mas nenhuma peça icônica. Apesar da cidade ter um alto nível de cultura e renda é necessário mais tempo para se alcançar o nível dos museus como SP e Rio. De qualquer maneira eu gostei muito do acervo.
Fis2, pierrefonds, jemaflor, adramad, mcmtanyel has marked this note useful
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Fis2
(170669) 2022-05-25 2:08
Witaj Jorge!
Another interesting modern building and its surroundings.
Good framing, composition and sharpness.
Well done.
Good morning.
Krzysztof
pierrefonds
(114371) 2022-05-25 4:50
Hi Jorge,
The sculptures are eye-catching. The point of view is showing the details of the Art Museum. The light is bringing out the colors. Have a nice day.
Pierre
mkamionka
(74329) 2022-05-25 7:01
Hi Jorge,
I noticed more and more often the new museums, libraries etc have such a very minimalist structure. Very simple geometric shape. I think I prefer the old elaborate architecture.
Great reportage,
M
lousat
(139198) 2022-05-25 12:53
Hi Jorge,born as an amusement place and now a museum,an architechture simple and geometric, surely the best to see is inside. Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano
Silvio1953
(221493) 2022-05-25 23:07
Ciao Jorge, great perspective on imposing building, excellent clarity, wonderful colors and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio
jemaflor
(147046) 2022-05-25 23:30
Hi Jorge,
A good angle to present us this architecture, interesting museum I imagine, good effect with these virtal silhouettes in the FG, good sharpness, tfs
ifege
(47993) 2022-05-25 23:45
Hi Jorge
A classic "modern" building from the 60s. A good photo with those sculptures in the foreground.
cheers
Ian
adramad
(72940) 2022-05-27 11:12
Hola Jorge.
Un moderno edificio de lineas sencillas acoge este Museo, el interior seguro cuenta con amplitud para ver las obras de arte, las esculturas del exterior complementa bien el uso del edificio.
En esta foto la nitidez, colores y POV son estupendos.
Bien realizado. Me gusta.
Que disfrutes de un buen dia.
Saludos muy cordiales.
Luis.
mcmtanyel
(68421) 2022-06-13 20:37
Hello Jorge,
You are on a roll, one beautiful building after another. It looks like Brasilia has many attractive modern buildings. (This one looks really nice when opened as a separate image.)
Regards,
MT
Photo Information
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Copyright: Jorge Dias (jmdias)
(115072)
- Genre: Places
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2021-10-10
- Exposure: f/0.2, 30 seconds
- Photo Version: Original Version
- Date Submitted: 2022-05-25 1:56