MON – Oscar Niemeyer Museum or the Museum of the eye, a visit not to be missed in Curitiba 20/10/201604/08/2022 Julia Brazil, Curitiba THE MON – Oscar Niemeyer Museum or Museum of the eye, stay in Curitiba and is focused on Visual arts exhibition, Architecture, Urban planning and Design. It occupies about 35 1000 square meters of constructed area and more than 17 1000 square meters of exhibition area, It is considered the largest of Latin America. impossible not to be impressed with this work The Museum was opened in 2002, with the addition of the "eye" and despite being easily identified by it, the Museum has since 1967 another building also built by Niemeyer but in modern style. The eye is a feat of engineering and architecture, not only because it was designed by Oscar Niemeyer, but you had to go through a huge calculation to stand. ramp to the first floor We arrived at the MON morning, We stopped the car in the parking lot that the day was free. We walk a little by little shop and then buy tickets. The visit starts with the old building, where there is a floor to temporary exhibitions. We were fortunate to get a big exhibition on architect Vila Nova Artigas, the exhibition occupied almost the whole floor, with large printed wood panels talking about your work. In addition to beautifully finished models of several of his works. Overview of the exhibition Panel with the story of the architect some of his works beautifully finished model Even on this floor we entered the room where many works seized in car wash Operation are exposed. From Miró to Daniel Senise, a selection of good taste. room with the works seized On the other side of the same floor we enter the world of Japanese contemporary art. Graffiti, illustrations, works and interactive installations, filled the whole environment. We enjoyed a lot the installation of Fernanda Takai, I find it hard to believe someone doesn't like swings. super colorful graffiti one of the works After all the walking we explore the subsoil that is where is the ticket to the eye. My connection with the MON comes since its inauguration and I had the joy of discovering that she's still there underground. I could see for the first time one of my first works of image processing, It was very nice. Is a permanent exhibition on the works of MON Niemeyer, built and which are (not yet) only on paper. Some of the works have models scattered around the Hall. Overview of the permanent exhibition on Niemeyer one of several models of the exhibition wall with some of the designs some of the pictures we treat Still in the basement you can find an open area with several sculptures including some of Amilcar de Castro, sculptor who I love! There are some works of them scattered here by the river, including a is on the street of the House. sculptures outside Crossing the Hall of Niemeyer's display you enter a futuristic tunnel to take the elevator to the eye. I had a certain disappointment when you get there. I thought you would see something in the Windows, but it's a big black wall. The floor is filled with contemporary works, along with a wonderful picture of Daniel Senise, and I was blown away with the metal fins that make the ceiling finish, gives a beautiful effect. tunnel for access to the eye more details a piece of the room detail of the ceiling finish The MON is widely attended and 2013 the Museum beat the mark of about 2 1,000,000 visitors. Love and super recommend for those who can't resist a Museum. Wonderful infrastructure in addition to major exhibitions and cultural project. Tip of Fora da Toca Take advantage of the parking lot to visit the Woods of Pope. Important Information – MON Ticket R$ 30,00 (one piece) R$ 15,00 (half-price ) Schedule Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 am to 5:30 pm (stay until 18h) Sale of tickets and access to the showrooms until 5:30 pm More information on site do MON Related
Hello! Thanks for the tip! I just want to see mainly the works recovered from car wash! 🙂 Abraços! Carlos Augusto. Reply
Very beautiful this Museum, Ju. Lovely to see and learn a little bit more, I love architecture. Reply
Good afternoon Marcelo, thanks for the alert, I've already jumped on the MON website and updated times and values. Anyway, ideally, always check the updated information directly on the museum's website. Reply