BlindWiki, conceived by Catalan artist Antoni Abad, is an ongoing, community-driven project that transforms the smartphone into a tool for collective storytelling and urban navigation. It invites blind and partially sighted citizens to record and share their lived experiences&mdash;mapping the obstacles, opportunities, and moments of accessibility that shape their daily interactions with the city. Through a network of geolocated audio contributions, BlindWiki builds an alternative cartography that reveals both the invisible barriers and the inclusive pathways of urban life, fostering dialogue, awareness, and social change.2022 S&atilde;o Paulo/Brasil supported by PROAC Direto 2021&nbsp;Curated by Bruna Batisttini&nbsp;Production Silvia Stecca&nbsp;Participants&nbsp;Adelino, Alex Batista, Anna Marta, Audmara Veronese, Barbara Barros, Brunab, Cacilda Viana de Oliveira, Carlivan Braga, Carlos Alberto Gon&ccedil;alves da Silva, Carolineb24, Cec&iacute;lia Oka, Cida Dehira, Cinthia Moriyama, Cintia Lima, Coccitiago, Daniel Nunes, Danielle Pereira, Davi, Dudaamorim, Ednilson Sacramento, Eduardo Erici Soares, Falando Tudo, Fernanda Moreno, Fernando Silva, Filipe Oliveira, Francisco Salys Antunes, Pal&aacute;cio, Geisa, Geny Marques Rodrigues, Gerber Donizete de S&aacute;, Geyza, Kerle Silva de Oliveira, Gika Schwarzer, Gimendes, Helena Rosa, Ibarrosss, Ivanise Boal, Jennifer, Jo&atilde;o Albano, Joel Silvino Nunes, Jos&eacute; Roberto Oliveira, Joze Vicente de Paula, Keity, Leborio, Lilia Lima, Luany Silva, Lucasonary, Luce Prima, Lucia Benevides, Magno Albuquerque, Margarete Marques Jardim, Maria Eugenia Guimar&atilde;es, Maria Isabel Abrantes, Maria Regina Lopes, Marinalva Sena, Mayara Farias, Mel, Micheli, Momota, MP Quintairos, Myriann Furtado, Ovvero, Pamela Priscila Melo Pris, Ramos, Raquel, Reginacelia Renata Mello, Renatehart, Renatoalioti, Rog&eacute;rio Silveira Dotti, Rosalini, Shadowbrine Anna, Shirlei, Sidney Tobias, Silvana Sarti, Silverlei Silvestre Vieira, S&iacute;lvia Andreossi, Silvia Stecca, Simonetiemis, Sj Campos Renato, Tarcila Gama, Tatiane Kawano, Teco, Thaysa Karoline, Thomaz, Tuca Munhoz, Val&eacute;ria, Wellington&nbsp;Funded by&nbsp;Secretaria da Cultura do Governo do Estado de S&atilde;o PauloProduced by Madri Comunica&ccedil;&atilde;o e Assessoria Ltda&nbsp;Partnerships&nbsp;Embaixada da Espanha no Brasil, Prefeitura da Cidade de S&atilde;o Paulo, Funda&ccedil;&atilde;o Dorina Nowill, Laramara, SESC 24 de Maio e Sorocaba, Instituto Moreira Salles, Ita&uacute; Cultural, Japan House, Centro Cultural S&atilde;o Paulo, Museu de Arte Moderna de S&atilde;o Paulo, Museu de Arte Contempor&acirc;nea de Sorocaba, Unibes Cultural&nbsp;Technical Coordinator&nbsp;Marta Lima Dias&nbsp;Coordinators Audimara Veronese, Renata Mello, Jos&eacute; Vicente de Paula, Margarete Jardim, Sidney Tobias&nbsp;Design and Communication Moreno Mota Dias&nbsp;Press Relations&nbsp;Larissa Gallep Documentary Film Olhar Perif&eacute;rico Filmes, Andr&eacute; Fratti Costa, Matias Lancetti, Paulo Schlick&nbsp;Thanks to&nbsp;Amigos Pra Valer, Biblioteca Braille CCSP, Fabiana de Barros, Tuca Munhoz, Carlos Ferrari, Pedro Milliet, Carlivan Braga, Lucas Bambozzi, Giselle Beigelman, Marcelo Godoy, Alex Pilis, Cec&iacute;lia Oka, Raffaella Braga, Restaurante Pobre Juan, e a todos os colaboradores e fot&oacute;grafos volunt&aacute;rios.

blind.wiki Brasil

Black lowercase "w" with two black dots above and to the left on a yellow background.

A group of people wearing yellow vests with a "W" logo walk along a sunny city sidewalk.

A man with gray hair in a yellow vest and light blue shirt holds a phone to his ear in a city setting.

A person in a black cap and yellow vest touches a bronze relief of a fetus.

People wearing yellow vests that say "Blind.Wiki Brasil" with a visual crew filming them.

A line of people in yellow vests, some using white canes, walk down a city street with tall buildings in the background.

A group of people wearing yellow shirts with a white "W" logo walk down a city street lined with tall buildings and other pedestrians.

A group of people wearing yellow vests with a "W" logo walk through a shopping area, one person using a white cane.

A group of people wearing yellow vests and face masks stands in a museum, some looking at a carved wooden totem pole and sculptures.

A woman using sign language gestures over a map of São Paulo, Brazil, with various numbered yellow markers.

A black tote bag with a yellow winking face logo.

A black tote bag with "blind.wiki" written in yellow text and Braille, with logos underneath.

A news article from Folha de S.Paulo about a BlindWiki project in Brazil, allowing visually impaired people to create sensory maps of places and artworks.

A screenshot of a Portuguese news article discussing the BlindWiki app, designed for visually impaired individuals to share sensory experiences and advocate for accessibility.

A 68-year-old woman with curly auburn hair touches a large, angular red sculpture.

A black and white text document, a news article about the BlindWiki app, with a large blank advertising space.

A text-heavy, multi-paragraph document with a website header and footer.

A digital article about BlindWiki, with recommended articles below, including comparisons of Hubble and James Webb telescope images.

A black and white webpage displays an article about Antoni Abad Mapeia São Paulo Invivel, with an image showing people at a fruit stand.

Robert Llim&oacute;s: Avistament &mdash; 10 YearsCurated by Bruna BattistiniRobert Llim&oacute;s: Univers Llim&oacute;s Avistament 10 anys presents a significant selection of works produced by the Catalan artist in the decade following his now-emblematic extraterrestrial sighting in Fortaleza, Brazil. Far from a mere anecdote, this encounter catalyzed one of the most prolific and imaginative phases of his career, opening a new chapter in which perception, presence, and the limits of the visible expand into unexpected territories.The exhibition opens with the sculpture&nbsp;Miraestels, installed in the museum&rsquo;s garden at the entrance. The piece depicts a man gazing toward the sky while holding a star&mdash;an image charged with quiet intuition. Created in the early 2000s, Llim&oacute;s has often suggested that&nbsp;Miraestels&nbsp;may have been a precursor, a kind of foreshadowing or premonitory gesture, anticipating the extraordinary experience he would later live. Its placement at the threshold of the exhibition reflects this idea of a &ldquo;first contact,&rdquo; guiding visitors into the narrative that unfolds inside.Inside the museum, the show brings together sculptures, watercolors, and large-format paintings&mdash;some of them never before shown to the public. These works reveal the force of an artistic vocabulary that Llim&oacute;s has refined over more than five decades: a synthesis of line, form, and chromatic intensity through which figures are often drawn as if suspended in space. In the context of his post-sighting production, this vocabulary becomes a bridge between the earthly and the otherworldly, between memory and vision.This exhibition constitutes the second chapter of the Museu D&rsquo;Or&rsquo;s ongoing homage to the artist. The institution is located within&nbsp;La Fortalesa, a remarkable ensemble of restored structures surrounding a vast defensive castle near Girona. The site includes the five-star Sants Metges Hotel and the haute-cuisine restaurant A Tempo, advised by Jordi Cruz&mdash;spaces that integrate hospitality, architecture, and contemporary culture within a singular heritage landscape.The Museu D&rsquo;Or itself occupies three floors of the historic castle, formerly the quarters of the military troops. Today, these rooms house an extensive collection of jewelry, silverware, tableware, and decorative arts, led by the creative vision of Elsa Peretti&mdash;the celebrated jewelry designer who modeled for Dal&iacute; and later collaborated with Tiffany &amp; Co., and who is considered one of the key figures behind the project.Another wing of the complex hosts the&nbsp;Espai Quim Hereu, where the young painter presents large-scale, imaginative canvases that resonate with a certain Dalinian spirit. The ensemble also includes the Dor restaurant, an accessible dining space within the monumental infrastructure of La Fortalesa.Within this constellation of art, heritage, and contemporary creation, Univers Llim&oacute;s Avistament 10 anys&nbsp;situates Robert Llim&oacute;s&rsquo; work in dialogue with a space that mirrors the artist&rsquo;s own trajectory: expansive, layered, visionary. The exhibition invites visitors to revisit a defining moment in Llim&oacute;s&rsquo; artistic journey and to witness how a singular encounter transformed into a decade of exploration&mdash;one in which the boundaries between the real and the extraordinary continue to blur.

Univers Llimós Avistament 10 anys

A large white statue of a person looking up at a rust-colored building.

People admire a white sculpture and a mountain view under a cloudy sky.

A modern museum interior features interactive displays, turnstiles, a unique white pendant light, and a large mural depicting a colorful sunset.

People viewing paintings and sculptures in a modern art gallery.

Two green figures standing in a bright yellow enclosure with a gray border.

An art gallery with numerous sculptures and paintings on display, illuminated by overhead track lighting.

Two yellow-covered brochures featuring an illustration of a green alien creature with large black eyes.

Architectural floor plan of a museum layout with various exhibits and room labels.

Aerial view of a sprawling hilltop fortress with stone walls and modern buildings, surrounded by green trees and distant cultivated fields.

Renovation project by Fuses–Viader Architects

An aerial view of a modern building with a grass roof and a series of terraced green spaces and stone walls, surrounded by rolling green hills and distant mountains.

Aerial view of a sprawling modern building complex built into a hillside with green rooftops, surrounded by trees.

An article with a colorful illustration of two elongated, stylized figures in red and orange, standing in front of a bright yellow arched alcove.

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&quot;Organizing this retrospective of Robert Llim&oacute;s&#39; work has been made possible thanks to the generosity of many people. I would like to thank Joan Giraut i Cot, mayor of CASTELL-PLATJA D&#39;ARO; Llu&iacute;s Pujol, councilor of culture, and the entire municipal team: Juanjo Gallardo, Kique Ramos, Lali Quinto for hosting this exhibition. &nbsp;Thanks also to Joan Maria Mart&iacute; Font and Javier Sierra for writing magnificent texts about Robert Llim&oacute;s&#39; work, which you can read in the catalog. Finally, I would like to thank the Nando and Elsa Peretti Foundation, which has made the production of the last five years possible. &nbsp;The central theme of this exhibition is [The Couple]. This motif spans over four decades and various styles in Robert&#39;s work. &nbsp;It begins in the 1980s with the *D&ograve;mino* series. At the time, Robert had been living in New York for several years. During this period, he delved into a new kind of figurative painting, one that strayed from realism to showcase the artist&#39;s subjective perspective. This is when the first *Couples* appear: **Love, Dance, Conversation, Separation, Game**... The *Couple* serves as a means to represent a wide range of human emotions and moments. &nbsp;In the 1990s, Robert returned to Barcelona and concentrated his figurative work into a minimal combination of elements, with maximum chromatic impact. This was the beginning of the *lines of color in space* and works such as *Lovers*, the sculptures *Character I* and *Character II*, and *Head of a Girl*. &nbsp;In the 2000s, after the death of his son, Robert began using lines to split the individual and, occasionally, the couple, as seen in works like *Shadowed Souls*. &nbsp;Starting in 2009, Robert obsessively returned to the theme of the *Couple*, following a profoundly intense experience in which he saw a UFO and two extraterrestrial beings. At this point, he initiated a new style, focused on portraying this experience and this *Couple* as faithfully as possible. Robert revisited all the classical techniques he mastered: watercolor, acrylic, oil, engraving, lithography, linoleum, pastel, drawing, terracotta sculpture, and bronze&hellip; Always revolving around this experience and this *Couple*. &nbsp;However, these characters no longer dance, sing, or embrace. Instead, they gaze at us intensely, perhaps even with curiosity. As if they are speaking to us or trying to show us something, rooted in the opposition between masculine and feminine, always present in the depth of their eyes.&quot;Bruna Battistini&nbsp;Curator of the exhibition Parelles in 2016

Retrospective Parelles de Robert Llimós

A long gallery with stone walls, a tiled floor, and a wooden ceiling, lined with colorful paintings and display cases.

An art gallery with rustic stone walls showcasing paintings of alien-like figures and busts of heads.

Two vibrant portraits of a man and woman holding fish and seafood are hung on a stone wall next to a wooden door and a colorful bust sculpture on a white pedestal.

An art gallery with stone walls featuring busts, paintings of clouds and abstracted faces, and a tiled floor.

A promotional brochure featuring various images highlighting art exhibitions and cultural attractions.

A multi-panel poster promoting an art exhibition in three languages, featuring various artworks including a painting of a nude couple, two black busts, a painting of a UFO, and a wire sculpture of a person.

Two architectural floor plans show the layout of two exhibitions featuring several small artworks.

A colorful abstract painting of two figures embracing is featured in an article about Robert Llimós on a Spanish news website.

Black and white image of an elderly man with glasses, looking up, standing in a room with paintings and shelves.

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Coordination of the itinerant exhibition VEURE by painter and sculptor Robert Llim&oacute;s, curated by Marcello Smarrelli. Funded by the Nando and Elsa Peretti Foundation and organized by the Pastificio Cerere Foundation, the exhibition debuted in Rome at Spazio Cerere (Fondazione Pastificio Cerere) and later opened in Barcelona at the artist&rsquo;s atelier-home, Espai Marc Llim&oacute;s&mdash;now the seat of the Robert Llim&oacute;s Foundation. In Barcelona, the doors of Sant Pere M&eacute;s Alt were thrown open to reveal the personal universe of Llim&oacute;s: his studio, his residence, and his private gallery. With exhibition design conceived in collaboration with the architectural firm stARTT, VEURE invites visitors into an immersive journey that blurs the boundaries between art, life, and creative space.

Veure

A white table by a large window displays several books or albums, illuminated by a desk lamp.

Three rows of identical glowing neon signs spell "veuve," in white, light blue, and bright blue.

A person sits in a dimly lit room, facing away from the camera, watching a colorful, abstract projection on a white wall.

A person sits in a dimly lit room, watching a projection of abstract art with text on a large screen.

A white ceramic figurine of a walking person with a gold star in its hands, standing in a white bowl on a textured stone surface with a framed picture above it.

A white minimalist abstract sculpture of a person standing in a hemispherical basin, looking up, against a textured geometric wall.

A gallery features multiple dark busts with unique hairstyles displayed on white pedestals, with a mirrored wall reflecting the scene.

A white gallery space with the head of a bust on a white pedestal in the foreground, with many other busts visible in the background and a mirrored wall reflecting the room.

A mirrored art gallery with many busts on white pedestals and three framed paintings on a far wall.

A mirrored room filled with white pedestals displaying bust sculptures, with framed portraits on the far wall.

Three paintings of alien-like figures are displayed on a white wall, reflected in a mirror.

An art gallery with multiple busts displayed on white pedestals, with mirrors creating a long hallway illusion.

A gallery space with busts on white pedestals and a mirrored wall creating a repeating reflection of the artwork.

A spacious white room features a grid of mannequins on plinths.

People view wire sculptures in an art gallery with a high wooden-beamed ceiling.

Overhead view of a dimly lit multistory staircase with several people scattered on different landings and a blue and white neon sign on the main landing.

Two people on different levels of a stairwell lit with white and blue fluorescent lights.

People gathered in an art studio, some looking at sculptures, many talking near an open doorway leading to a courtyard.

A crowd of diverse people gathered in an outdoor courtyard with a large white sculpture of a bust, surrounded by lush green plants and a metal fence with purple flowers.

Curator of &nbsp;the exhibition Miraestels by Robert Llim&oacute;s at the MMB, Maritime Museum of Barcelona, March &ndash; September 2017.

Miraestels

A large, arched window with multiple panes reflects trees and sky, showcasing modern art sculptures and a poster within.

Several white human-like sculptures with exaggerated limbs are displayed throughout a modern glass-enclosed building.

Two banners advertising the Miraestels art exhibition hanging from a pole against a blue sky with palm fronds.

Two banners featuring white floating sculptures hang from a silver pole on a street lined with palm trees, cars, and pedestrians.

Coordination and Curatorship &ndash; Sabor e Saber Festival (2009)In 2009, I coordinated and curated the second edition of Sabor e Saber, a unique gastronomic and cultural experience that invited participants to discover a country through the senses. The festival aimed to strengthen connections between Brazilian and international culinary professionals, fostering knowledge exchange as a path to innovation and excellence in the sector.This edition celebrated Brazil and Spain, bringing Catalonia to Minas Gerais for 15 days of events that blended fine cuisine, art, and culture. The program combined two main strands: Sabor &mdash; culinary experiences, tastings, and cultural activities &mdash; and Saber &mdash; lectures and workshops on Catalan gastronomy in partnership with Est&aacute;cio de S&aacute; University in Belo Horizonte.Five renowned Catalan chefs presented innovative techniques, textures, and flavors that positioned Catalonia as one of Europe&rsquo;s most influential culinary destinations. The festival also featured La Quadra M&agrave;gica, a theatrical trilogy inspired by Mediterranean perspectives on personal limits, love, and the pursuit of peace, performed by a company known for blending entertainment with reflection.Events took place at Inhotim Contemporary Art Center, Teatro Odeon, and Est&aacute;cio de S&aacute; University, offering an immersive cultural exchange that left a lasting impact on both regions.

Sabor e Saber

A brochure titled "Bem-vindo ao sabor e Saber no Inhotim" with event details and a list of sponsors, set against a green nature background.

An illustrated map with Portuguese text detailing a cultural, sensorial, and gastronomic experience, highlighting artists and galleries.

Pale green and white event poster for "Sabor & Saber" featuring a culinary experience with guest chefs, dates, and sponsor logos.

A poster advertising a play called "Paz?" with text that translates to "Acid humor. Political satire. And paella. Want to talk about peace?"

A poster for a cultural and gastronomic event hangs amidst a dimly lit indoor setting with visible blinds, surrounded by out-of-focus people.

Three people on a dark stage, left person pointing right, two people center and right also pointing right.

Numerous round tables with white tablecloths and dark chairs are dimly lit by candles under a dark sky.

Performance art piece with a person on top wearing a crown of thorns and fur coat holding a glowing cross, two people watching, and a person on the ground with their legs splayed wearing a black leotard.

A man singing into a microphone on stage while two women in red and black dance around him.

A large paella pan filled with cooking ingredients sits on a gas burner.

A dark restaurant with many patrons seated at tables lit by candles.

A group of people dressed in costumes perform on a dark stage with a Mapex drum set in the background.

A man in a military uniform playing a harmonica and three people performing on a stage with an open striped umbrella.

Actors and audience members look toward the center during a play in a dimly lit theater.

Four actors in costume stand side-by-side, partially illuminated, on a dark stage.

An invitation card with green botanical illustrations and the text "Convite para uma experiência gastronômica & cultural" and "Sabor e saber."

Ateli&ecirc;397: A Space of Innovation and Resilience in Brazilian Contemporary ArtCo-founded in 2003 in S&atilde;o Paulo by Bruna Battistini (then known as Bruna Costa), Silvia Jabal&iacute;, and Rafael Campos Rocha, Ateli&ecirc;397 began as a network of personal studios on Rua Wizard 397 in Vila Madalena. Connecting their studios through a shared corridor, the founders transformed the space into an experimental hub for dialogue, collaboration, and an alternative approach to the local art scene.Between 2003 and 2005, Bruna Battistini co-curated, alongside Silvia Jabal&iacute; and Rafael Campos Rocha, several notable exhibitions at Ateli&ecirc;397, including:<ul data-end="1164" data-start="844"><li data-end="895" data-start="844">Horizontes de Eventos by Wagner Malta Tavares</li><li data-end="924" data-start="896">V&ocirc;o by Vanderlei Lopes</li><li data-end="964" data-start="925">Miolo de Quadra by Tatiana Ferraz</li><li data-end="1027" data-start="965">Sonho Meu by H&eacute;lio Melo, Clark Ferguson, and James Prior</li><li data-end="1057" data-start="1028">Atavio by Tatiana Blass</li><li data-end="1091" data-start="1058">Cerca by Ana Paula Oliveira</li><li data-end="1123" data-start="1092">Sonho by Fabiana Queirolo</li><li data-end="1164" data-start="1124">Peso L&iacute;quido by Patricia Pisanelli</li></ul> Under the later guidance of curator Thais Rivite, Ateli&ecirc;397 relocated while maintaining its original spirit, continuing to serve as a vibrant platform for artistic experimentation. The space remains a living organism, fostering emerging and established artists alike, and asserting its important role in shaping contemporary art not only in S&atilde;o Paulo but throughout Brazil.

Ateliê 397

A narrow set of wooden stairs ascending among dark wooden beams.

A narrow outdoor alleyway with a wooden platform covering part of the ground revealing wooden stairs, connecting two buildings with terracotta roofs.

A person looks up at a tall, modern, metal sculpture with red and yellow panels, surrounded by urban buildings under a clear blue sky.

Horizonte de Eventos by Wagner Malta Tavares 

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