Oscar Niemeyer Collection (#4)

Memorial JK with the statue of Juscelino Kubitschek, designed by Oscar Niemeyer, Brasilia, Brazil, South America

Museu do Arte Contemporanea (Museum of Contemporary Art), architect Oscar Niemeyer, Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America

The Volcan Cultural Centre designed by Oscar Niemeyer, Le Havre, Normandy, France, Europe

Museum of Contemporary Art, designed by Oscar Niemeyer, Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America

View across Guanabara Bay to Rio, Museo de Arte Contemporanea (Museum of Contemporary Art), by Oscar Niemeyer, Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America

View of Niteroi, Museo de Arte Contemporanea (Museum of Contemporary Art), by Oscar Niemeyer, Niteroi, Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America

People looking at view across bay to Rio from Museo de Arte Contemporanea, by Oscar Niemeyer, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America

View across bay to Rio from Museo de Arte Contemporanea, by Oscar Niemeyer, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America

Huge curved office block facade, designed by Oscar Niemeyer, Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America

Statue before the Catedral Metropolitana, Brasilia, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Brazil, South America

The exterior of the modern Palacio do Planalto in Brasilia, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Brazil, South America

Statues, before the Palacio do Congresso, Brasilia, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Brazil, South America

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Oscar Niemeyer, the renowned Brazilian architect, left an indelible mark on the world with his iconic designs. From the Church of St. Francis of Assisi in Pampulha to the Congresso Nacional in Brasilia, his creations showcase a harmonious blend of modernism and nature. In Pampulha, Belo Horizonte, Brazil, stands the Church of St. Francis of Assisi, a masterpiece designed by Oscar Niemeyer. Its curved lines and bold shapes reflect his unique style while embracing its surroundings near the picturesque Pampulha Lake. Brasilia proudly boasts one of Niemeyer's most significant works - the National Congress building. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a symbol of Brazil's architectural prowess and showcases Niemeyer's ability to create awe-inspiring structures that seamlessly integrate into their environment. Niemeyer's influence extends beyond Brazil as seen in Spain's Aviles city where he designed the Oscar Niemeyer International Cultural Centre (Centro Niemeyer). This cultural hub exemplifies his innovative approach to architecture with its striking shapes and futuristic design. Back in Brasilia, visitors can marvel at another testament to Niemeyer's genius - the Cathedral interior. Completed in 1970, this breathtaking space combines simplicity with grandeur through its sweeping curves and ethereal lighting. The Casino of Funchal in Madeira also bears witness to Niemeyer's talent for creating captivating spaces that captivate both locals and tourists alike. With its sleek lines and contemporary aesthetic, it adds a touch of elegance to Rio de Janeiro landscape when viewed from Niteroi city. Shapes play a central role in many of Niemeyer's designs as evident throughout Centro Niemeyer in Aviles or even within Sao Paulo’s Memorial da America Latina – completed in 1989 – which serves as a tribute to Latin American culture underlining how form can evoke emotions within a space. Oscar Niemeyer's architectural legacy is truly remarkable.