Geraldo de Barros (Unilabor)
About
Gerardo de Barros (Chavantes, 1923 — São Paulo, 1998) was a Brazilian painter and photographer who worked in engraving, graphic arts, and industrial design. He was a leader of the concrete art movement in Brazil, co-founding Grupo Ruptura, and was known for his trailblazing work in experimental abstract photography and modernism. In 1954, De Barros and Frei João Batista founded a cooperative furniture design company called Unilabor. In 1964, De Barros went on to found in association with Aloísio Bione, another furniture design company called Hobjeto. According to The Guardian, De Barros was "one of the most influential Brazilian artists of the 20th century."
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Geraldo de Barros (Unilabor)Daybed / Single Bed, c. 1954
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Geraldo de Barros (Unilabor)Desk, 1950s
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Geraldo de Barros (Unilabor)Bookcase - Shelving Unit MF710, 1950s
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Geraldo de Barros (Unilabor)Unilabor Chair MT552 (8 chairs), c. 1960
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Geraldo de Barros (Unilabor)Unilabor Desk, 1950s
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Geraldo de Barros (Unilabor)Unilabor 4015 Chair (6 units), 1950s
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Geraldo de Barros (Unilabor)Unilabor Credenza, c. 1954
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Geraldo de Barros (Unilabor)Unilabor Bed, 1950s
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Geraldo de Barros (Unilabor)Unilabor Desk, 1950s