Aberto3 | Tomie Ohtake and Chu Ming Silveira, Tomie Ohtake’s Studio-House, São Paulo, Brazil, 2024. Photo: Ruy Teixeira.
Sheila Hicks and Luiz Zerbini are featured in the third edition of ABERTO, an initiative at the intersection of art, architecture, and design that seeks to foster a dialogue between Brazilian and international art in thoughtfully-curated spaces. ABERTO3 is held across two spaces, in Tomie Ohtake’s studio-house and the residence of Chu Ming Silveira, as a living homage to the artistic and architectural legacies of these two Asian-Brazilian women.
Located in the Campo Belo neighborhood of São Paulo, the studio-house where Tomie Ohtake lived and worked is one of the first major projects by her son, architect Ruy Ohtake. An icon of the city’s Brutalist architecture, the house incorporates vibrant colors in its design, a tribute to Tomie’s rich artistic legacy. ABERTO3 has also invited contemporary Brazilian artists to create works that reference Ruy Ohtake’s architectural style, the environment, and the family’s stories.
Located in the Real Parque neighborhood of São Paulo, the residence designed by Chu Ming Silveira in the early 1970s stands out for its bold concrete and glass structure. Distinct from conventional architectural styles, the house was designed to enhance living and prioritize functionality, meant to be experienced rather than merely observed.
ABERTO3 is on view through September 15th. To learn more, click here.