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Ibere Camargo Foundation and its collection
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The Ibere Camargo Foundation, located in the Brazilian city of Porto Alegre, is a cultural institution dedicated to the preservation, study, and promotion of the work of Gaucho painter Ibere Camargo (1914-1994). The foundation was established in 1995 by Camargo's widow, Maria Coussirat Camargo, to whom he left his artistic collection.
Architectural Significance of the Foundation's Building
The design of the Foundation's building was the first work of Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza Vieira in Brazil. At the time, it was considered one of the most significant projects ever undertaken by the architect. The design won the Golden Lion Trophy at the 8th Venice Architecture Biennale in 2002, a first for South America, and the Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize in 2014.
Design and Visitor Experience at the Foundation
The Foundation's building, spanning over 8000m², bears a resemblance to Frank Lloyd Wright's Guggenheim in New York. It was the first project in Brazil to be constructed in accordance with all international safety and service standards. In a manner similar to the Guggenheim in New York, visitors are invited to take an elevator to the top floor.
Facilities and Services at the Foundation
On the ground floor of the Foundation's building, visitors will find the atrium that leads to the reception area, cloakroom, and cultural shop. The basement houses the engraving and educational workshops, an auditorium that can accommodate about 100 people, and a parking lot for up to 100 vehicles. The Foundation also features a documentation and research center and a database on Ibere Camargo's work, which is available to national and international researchers.
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