Brazil Modern: The Rediscovery of Twentieth Century Brazilian Furniture Contemporary Design confrontational

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the famously prolific architect Norman Jaffe went for a swim at the beach in Bridgehampton

he creates new formal possibilities for the material and the processes used to handmake his large and small-scale works

with more abstract works whose designs were inspired by the natural inclusions within the non-precious gems used in their fabrication

Radical Design started as a youthful rally against the establishment and a rejection of design norms

Brazil Modern: The Rediscovery of Twentieth Century Brazilian Furniture Contemporary Design confrontationalBrazil Modern surveys the history and legacy of this innovative design tradition that is only now being recognized in the global market. Twentieth century Brazilian furniture design is perhaps the last great largely unknown tradition of modernism, characterized by rich and sensually textured hardwoods and an ingenuity, grace, and simplicity that exemplify the national character of brasilidade. With well over 400 historic images and new photography,