Espasso presents: Take A Seat by Carlos Motta

Espasso is proud to present Take A Seat, a major retrospective and book launch celebrating the life and work of renowned Brazilian designer and master woodworker Carlos Motta. Opening on May 15, the exhibition traces Motta’s four-decade career in architecture and furniture design, with a focus on his celebrated seating creations and the philosophies that shaped them.

Featuring original designs and new releases, the exhibit launch will be marked with a cocktail and book signing by the designer.

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Carlos Motta stands as one of the most emblematic figures in contemporary Brazilian design. Trained as an architect, he began his career in São Paulo’s bohemian neighborhood of Vila Madalena, working with furniture and carpentry. Since the founding of his Atelier in 1978, his work is defined by a deep respect for nature and values rooted in the counterculture movement — including ecology, simplicity, and longevity.

Present in New York, Los Angeles, Miami and London, ESPASSO is a premier gallery representing mid-century modern and contemporary Brazilian design – a thriving outpost for interior designers, architects, artists, collectors and museum curators. Established in 2002, ESPASSO is committed to conserving Brazil’s rich 20th century design heritage and expanding its global reach, while promoting the new creative generations and today’s leading designers.

Details and RSVP:
https://www.espasso.com/take-a-seat