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Espasso presents Fernando Mendes: from Sketch to Varnish

Espasso 38 N. Moore St., New York City, United States

Brazilian designer Fernando Mendes launches a new handcrafted furniture collection, available exclusively at Espasso. The collection honors friends and neighbors of his workshop, located in Vale das Videiras, in the mountains surrounding Rio de Janeiro.

The exhibit opening will be celebrated on May 16th with a cocktail reception at Espasso. The gallery will be open for visits Monday through Friday from 10am to 6pm, or by appointment.