+81 Magazine Vol. 92 – Brazilian Architecture & Art Tribute – Ruy Ohtake 40th Anniversary

+81 Magazine Vol. 92 celebrates the 40th anniversary of Ruy Ohtake’s iconic design of the Brazilian Embassy in Japan. This special issue is a tribute to influential Brazilian architects and artists—many of whom have passed in recent years—and reflects on their legacy through past interviews, archival work, and new perspectives.

The issue includes exclusive features on Ruy, Rodrigo, and Ricardo Ohtake, along with architectural legends like Oscar Niemeyer and Lina Bo Bardi. It also revisits landmark design moments such as the Tomie Ohtake Akzonobel Prize, with interviews from award-winning firms like Estúdio 41 and Lins Arquitetos Associados.

Explore Brazil’s powerful voice in graffiti, with conversations featuring OSGEMEOS, Eduardo Kobra, and Bruno Big, alongside contemporary artists like Vik Muniz and Oscar Oiwa. Rich in cultural insight, this issue also dives into themes like Inhotim, Bossa Nova, and the sensuality of Brazilian form and memory.

An essential read for fans of architecture, urban creativity, Latin American art, and design history.
Language: Japanese & English | Format: Print Magazine | Published: 2024