The Campana Brothers, Fernando and Humberto were born in Brotas, a city outside of São Paulo. Together, in 1983, they founded the Estudio Campana.
In 1998, “Project 66” was their first international show with Ino Maurer, curated by Paola Antonelli of New York MoMa. Also in 1998, they established their first design partnership with Edra in Italy. Each year, the brothers launch new products and concepts in collaboration with international brands such as Alessi, Artecnica, Bernardaud, Baccarat, Corsi Design, Consentino, Edra, Nodus, Magis, Moleskine, Skitch, Plus Design, Venini, and Trousseau, among others.
See also – MODERN INTERIOR DESIGN FROM GEOMETRIX
In 2002, the Estudio Campana started crafting its own line of limited editions and unique pieces handmade at the studio in Sao Paulo. These special editions are represented by international galleries including Friedman Benda in New York, Galleria O in Rome, Carpenters Workshop Gallery in London, Firma Casa in Sao Paulo and Kreo in Paris.
Campana pieces are included in the permanent collections of the MoMa in New York; the Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris Musée Les Arts Décoratifs, Paris the Vitra Design Museum, Weil am Rhein and the Museum of Modern Art, Sao Paulo.
Concepts by the Campana Brothers at Friedman Benda
New work by the Campana Brothers including a cabinet made from the skin of the world’s largest freshwater fish is on show at gallery Friedman Benda in New York.
The exhibition features several new series, including Boca – a range of pieces upholstered in a patchwork of roughly stitched cowhide.
The exhibition features several new series, including Boca – a range of pieces upholstered in a patchwork of roughly stitched cowhide.
The Pirarucu cabinet is made from the leathery skin of the eponymous fish, which is sustainably harvested in Brazil.
See also – MEET SELLDORF ARCHITECTS
Campana Brothers bring “Nature Indoors” with bristly installation
Brazilian designers Fernando and Humberto Campana have created an indoor “forest” of flax and wood at the Bildmuseet in Umeå – their first project in Sweden.
The Campana brothers site-specific Woods installation inside the Swedish contemporary arts museum comprises thick angled strands of textured materials sourced from the local countryside.
