Have you ever thought about visiting the home of one of Brazil’s greatest artists? Victor Brecheret‘s studio, which was also his family home, is located here in São Paulo and can be visited up close. The modernist sculptor is one of the great names of the Modern Art Week of 1922 and his legacy is still present today in various parts of the city.
You may not know him by name, but you’ve certainly seen his imposing art in the capital. Brecheret is the author of the Monument to the Flags, that famous sculpture in Ibirapuera Park which was inaugurated in 1953, but took 30 years to complete!
The artist’s den:
Victor Brecheret’s house, which also functioned as his studio, was designed by himself in 1930 in Pinheiros. Nine years later, the building was finished and became the artist’s home with his family until his death in 1955. His wife, Jurandy Helena – or Juranda – remained in the house for another 60 years.
The residence currently houses the Apartamento 61 Gallery and is open to the public. The space exhibits a collection of 20th century Brazilian furniture, making the visit a true artistic and historical immersion.
Visit Victor Brecheret’s studio-house!
Galeria Apartamento 61 is open from Monday to Friday, from 10am to 6pm, and on Saturdays, from 10am to 2pm. The address is Rua João Moura, 100 – Pinheiros. If you take public transportation, you can get off at Oscar Freire Station on Line 4-Yellow of the Metro and walk about 6 minutes to Victor Brecheret‘s former residence.
Despite having been built in the 20th century, the house impresses with its modernity. At the time, the sculptor was criticized by his neighbors for choosing an architectural style that was out of keeping with the standards. Today, we can see that Brecheret designed a space ahead of its time to call home.