Escola de Artes Visuais do Parque Lage
The School of Visual Arts (Escola de Artes Visuais d Parque Lage - EAV) is a school for artists, curators, researchers and others in Rio de Janeiro. It is located within the Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden.
Escola de Artes Visuais do Parque Lage | |
EAV, with Christ the Redeemer visible at the peak of the mountain | |
| Established | 1975 |
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| Founder | Rubens Gerchman |
| Location | , , 22461-000 , Brazil 22°57′34.6″S 43°12′43.51″W |
| Website | www |
Location in Brazil | |
History
Created by Rubens Gerchman in 1975, EAV is located in an historic mansion built in 1920s by architect Mário Vodrei, .
EAV hosted the "Como vai você, Geração 80?" exhibit in 1984, the "Rock Brasil" series of shows. It has also staged Shakespeare's "The Tempest". EAV is considered to have been a center of resistance during the Brazilian military dictatorship.
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