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This is the public profile of Álvaro Wolmer, click here to view our interview with Álvaro WolmerAbout Álvaro Wolmer : Alvaro Wolmer is a conceptual artist and designer. He runs a woodworking shop since 1985 where he makes his own creations and the works of other contemporary artists, architects and designers from Brazil and abroad - Iran do Espirito Santo, Nelson Leirner, Regina Silveira, Guto Lacaz, Raphaël Zarka, Liliana Porter, Marcio Kogan and Isay Weinfeld, among others.
STATEMENT OF ART:art: each artist makes one part
art is forecast of the future
ORGANIZATION:
Álvaro Wolmer Movelaria Fina Ltda
NON-DESIGN OCCUPATION:
Architectural or civil drafter Construction, fittings, housing
EDUCATION:
1983, architecture, bachelor, Faculdade de Arquitetura e Urbanismo da Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
EXPERIENCE:
1985 until now, designer, Alvaro Wolmer Movelaria Fina Ltda
AWARDS:
A’Design Award (2011), granted by Beda – Bureau of European Design Associations – Iron Award of Furniture Design for the project of the Collection “Próteses e Enxertos” (Prostheses and Grafts) by Marcio Kogan + Álvaro Wolmer + Studio MK27.
22nd International Design Biennale, Belgium (2010) – First Award for the project of the Collection “Próteses e Enxertos” (Prostheses and Grafts) by Marcio Kogan + Álvaro Wolmer + Studio MK27.
22nd International Design Biennale, Belgium (2010) – Special Vitra Award for the project of the Collection “Próteses e Enxertos” (Prostheses and Grafts) by Marcio Kogan + Álvaro Wolmer + Studio MK27.
APCA – São Paulo State Association of Art Critics (2006) – Award for the best photograph exhibition of 2006 for the project of the “Geraldo de Barros” exhibition.
19th Museum of the Brazilian House Award (2005) – First place for the “Bookcase for Diana B.”
Important participations:
31st Museum of the Brazilian House Award (2018) – Piece selected for exhibition: Bedside lamp N8.
iF Award (2005) – Finalist in the residential furniture category with the “Bookcase for Diana B.”
iF Award (2004) – Finalist in the residential furniture category with the “Table for Fulvio Nanni Jr.”
iF Award (2004) – Finalist in the new concepts category with the project “To-walk-on-the-water”.
Brazil does Design (2004) – Pieces selected for the exhibition: table “Sem-noção, mano!” (You are out-of-it, Bro!), “Bookcase for Diana B.” and “Bench for Olavo Setubal”.
Brazil does Design (2002) – Piece selected for the exhibition: “Table for Fulvio Nanni Jr”.
16th Museum of the Brazilian House Award (2002) – Piece selected for exhibition: “Table for Florestan Fernandes”.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Portuguese (native)
English (intermediate)
Spanish (intermediate)
Italian (intermediate)
COMPUTER LITERACY:
Windows Office
HOBBIES:
Writing
WEB SITE:
http://www.alvarowolmer.com.br, http://www.alvarowolmer.com
PORTFOLIO URL:
http://www.alvarowolmer.com.br, http://www.alvarowolmer.com
REGISTRATION DATE:
2022-02-20 17:38:48
COUNTRY/REGION:
Brazil
ACCOUNT TYPE:
Professional
Awards received by Álvaro Wolmer
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Cadeira Chair Bronze A' Design Award Winner for Furniture Design Category in 2021 Alvaro Wolmer for Alvaro Wolmer |
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Depois De Waldemar Cordeiro Lamp Silver A' Design Award Winner for Lighting Products and Fixtures Design Category in 2021 Alvaro Wolmer for Espólio Família Cordeiro and Luciana Brito Galeria |
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Bengalas Walking Sticks Silver A' Design Award Winner for Limited Edition and Custom Design Category in 2021 Alvaro Wolmer for Álvaro Wolmer Movelaria Fina Ltda |
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