up until recently most of what i know about rio de janeiro was thanks to vic muniz‘s wasteland project and the fernando meirelles movie cidade de deus, but as the most visited city in the southern hemisphere and recent recipient of the Unesco world heritage site accolade in the category for cultural landscape, i suppose it justifies a closer look. after all it boasts one of the new seven wonders of the world: the giant statue of christ the redeemer, will be hosting the 2014 fifa soccer world cup, and for the first time in south america host the 2016 olympic games. it seems set for a busy time…
fashion wise it has been shedding a bit of its bikini-ness to make room for more serious style. hosting it’s own fashion week and together with sister city são paulo and buenos aires, euromonitor believes that rio has been changing it’s spending habits and that south america has become quite the darling for european luxury brands again.
LB Louis Boshoff
Cidade Maravilhosa
Stupidity & Sensitivity
Since it’s nearly impossible to gauge each individual’s level of sensitivity or stupidity, I’d rather play it safe and classify this site as suitable for adults only. Although that term is still nebulous to me, the responsibility remains that of the viewer.
Curating & Criticism
The identification and definition of creativity are two different things. Challenging conventional interpretations and perspectives expands its validity and effect. I am convinced that collaborations and participation across creative industries allow for discovering a greater realisation of our potential.
Art & Collecting
I love mixing styles and textures, media and materials. But I believe in respecting personality when it comes to choosing work. There is of course the investment angle which is too boring to discuss here….or anywhere really. It is important to remember that when you live with art, it should be alive to you. That is to say it needs to move you. You need to have an affair with it.
Fashion & Architecture
Starting with the roof over your head and the clothes on your back. These are the things we inhabit. Without entering into the fashion vs trend debate. They also shape our sensibilities and the way we present ourselves.
Design & Function
Whether colour or form is your thing. Pattern or plain. What we choose to live with can make our lives easier or more challenging. Consider your commitment and convince yourself.
Gardens & Flowers
Since Eden it has been a fascination, inspiration, an indulgence of kings and common gardeners, a joy. No home is complete without it. Whether you go for potted, landscaped or organic, dry or shade, just go for it.
Treasures & Trash
Most of which are filed under S for sentimental. I respect that.
Heirlooms. Bargains. Souvenirs. Gifts. Curiosities. Found Objects. Impulse Buys.
Never hide what’s important or meaningful. Denial is a very ugly word.
History & Reality
Get to know yourself and others. As much as we live in the same world, everyone has their own version of it. Live up to yours, never fear your dreams and ideals lest they remain aspirations forever.