Athos Bulcão: artwork around the world

Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Athos Bulcão (1918-2008), known as a multiple artist, he developed many techniques. During his 70 year-long career, created paintings, drawings, engravings, sculptures and the monumental integration between art and architecture. One of the most well-known Brazilian artists of the 20th century, Athos found in the tilery his greatest artistic expression. Much of his work is in Brasilia, but the artist has also participated on projects in several Brazilian cities as well as abroad.

The Nara Mondadori residence was designed by Oscar Niemeyer in 1971. It is located in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France. The residence has two variations of the same pattern of tiles, one in yellow and white and one in ultramarine blue and white.

One of the most striking features of the beautiful embassy building, designed by the architect Elvin Dubugras, is the tile panel of Athos Bulcão that covers its façade. Dubugras, who designed projects in Brasília with works by Athos, integrated into his architecture, worked intensively for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and was responsible for several works for Brazilian embassies in the 1980s. With this partnership, Athos had the opportunity to publicize his art in countries of Africa and Asia.

Marble and granite floor from Brazilian Embassy in New Delhi, India

Floor located in the entrance hall of the embassy. Art integrated to the building designed by the architect Elvin Dubugras. Dubugras, who designed projects in Brasília with works by Athos, integrated into his architecture, worked intensively for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and was responsible for several works for Brazilian embassies in the 1980s. With this partnership, Athos had the opportunity to publicize his art in countries of Africa and Asia.