Brazilian Modernism

Oscar Niemeyer's Villa Mondadori 1974 with mural by Athos Bulcão

Oscar Niemeyer's Villa Mondadori 1974 with mural by Athos Bulcão

Athos Bulcão Mural at the Brasilia Palace Hotel 1958 Image Credit Cesar Filho

Athos Bulcão Mural at the Brasilia Palace Hotel 1958 Image Credit Cesar Filho

Athos Bulcão Mural at the Brasilia Palace Hotel 1958 Image Credit Cesar Filho

Athos Bulcão mural at the Dalva e Dito restaurant in Sao Paulo

Chefs Alain and Alex in front of an Athos Bulcão mural at the Dalva e Dito restaurant in Sao Paulo

Athos Bulcão mural at the Dalva e Dito resta

Oscar Niemeyer's Teatro Nacional with facade by Athos Bulcão. Image Credit Manufilho Webshots

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Today we pay tribute to Athos Bulcão, one of the leading names of the Brazilian mid century modern movement. Athos Bulcão was a very close friend to the Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer. Many modernist buildings from Oscar Niemeyer feature an eye catching mural with tiles designed by Athos Bulcão. His