Lina Bo Bardi

Lina was born in Italy, and found in São Paulo a fecund land for her modernist architecture, which she practiced between the 1950s and 1970s. She created unconventional walls in many buildings that would become architectural landmarks, such as the São Paulo Museum of Art (MASP), the Museum of Modern Art of Bahia (MAM-BA), the Sesc Pompeia complex and her own Glass House – which currently gives shelter to the Institute named after her.

Her work was not restricted to giving shape to buildings. She also developed studies, projects and cultural programs, creating new uses that she found in the essence of each space. She traversed the worlds of the arts, illustration, stage set, graphisms, interior design and furniture.

Together with Giancarlo Palanti, at Studio de Arte Palma, Lina embarked upon the path of furniture design. They also opened a small furniture factory named Pau-Brasil, where her pieces were produced.

Pieces certified by Instituto Bardi