Rio de Janeiro - Brazil (2004)
Is it no wonder the largest art deco monument belongs to Rio de Janeiro. It is unquestionably one of the most beautiful and exotic cities in the world. The Christ Statue welcomed "The Rio Art Deco Conference" with open arms.
The 8-day symposium and cultural exchange offered lectures, presentations and city tours of Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema, Leblon, Flamengo and Urca. We were treated with such warmth, our co-host Marcio Roiter and Fernando Grawbowsky made sure to that. The Art Deco City of Goiana also provided us with a unique look back into the past. In Brazil you feel the spirit of Carmen Miranda as she guided us through the lush Deco dwellings. I am proud to announce that Brazil now has an official Art Deco Society thanks to art deco specialist Marcio Roiter, Fernando Grawbowsky and our Rio Deco Conference. I am certain Carmen Miranda is very proud!
Madrid - Spain (2007)
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Buenos Aires - Argentina
Buenos Aires is home to an incredible collection of Art Deco and Art Nouveau buildings. With its sophisticated European charm and Latin romantic style; cafes, tango halls and lively nightlife it was the perfect setting for our Deco Conference.
The 8-day symposium and cultural exchange offered lectures, presentations and city tours of Palermo, SanTelmo, Recoleta and Porto Madero. Our co-host Adriana Piastrellini, Fabio Gremetieri, Luis Guevara and DARA (Association of Argentine Designers) showed us the elegance Buenos Aires is so famously known for. All in attendance were treated as royalty, one of many examples, our Deco Gala Dinner at the Regiment de Granaderos, the military marching band and a twenty-one-gun solute welcomed us. This Deco Conference lend to the formation of AdbA (Art Deco Buenos Aires)
Once again proving our presence makes a difference.
The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Habana Deco, consisted of a 10 day symposium and cultural exchange offering lectures, presentations and city tours to Havana, Holguin, Cienfuegos, Trinidad and Santiago by noted professors, historians and museum directors.
Design, Culture and the City in 2000, 2002 and 2003 marked an unprecedented movement towards the recognition and historical importance of the art deco style in Cuba, with its rich abundance of unique art deco architecture. Proving the island nation is a treasure of art deco architectural wealth in need of preservation. The conference brought together architects, artists, art deco specialist and intellectuals from around the world that lead to the creation of the first ever Cuban Art Deco Group, Cuba is now determined to preserve its Art Deco Heritage. They have since published a book ‘ Havana Deco’ on Cuban Art Deco architecture, Cuban Art Deco memorabilia and have assisted in many international art deco conferences. Havana Deco has bridged a cultural bond among all.
