Lina Bo Bardi

1914 /1992

Italy / Brazil

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

Beauty in itself does not exist. It exists for a historical period, then it changes. I was seeking MASP to resume certain positions. I wasn't looking for beauty, I was looking for freedom. Intellectuals didn't like it, people liked it: 'Do you know who di

LINA BO BARDI

Alongside Giancarlo Palanti, Lina started designing furniture at the Studio de Arte Palma. Together they founded a small furniture factory, Pau-Brasil, which was then responsible for manufacturing the architect's pieces.

Bola de Latão Chair — Lina Bo Bardi

Bola De Latão Chair