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Anne Fontaine Foundation - Mata Atlantica
June 1, 2018
It is common knowledge that the preservation of forests is fundamental and essential for maintaining the climate on our planet. Scientists have proven
that global warming is a real threat as it becomes more intense. Reforestation is an essential way to aid in the regulation of rainfall and temperatures on Earth.
Brazilian fashion designer Anne Fontaine is doing her part to reforest and protect the Brazilian Atlantic Rainforest through her nonprofit foundation. She was born in Rio de Janeiro where she lived until she was twenty. She has always had deep concern and appreciation for the environment. At age seventeen the designer had the unique experience of living with the Canela tribe in the Amazon rainforest. As a result she came to realize the strong and vital interdependence between humanity and the forest.
In 2011, she created the Anne Fontaine Foundation. This organization "aims towards raising awareness about environmental issues through eco-friendly art and fashion, having as a primary goal the reforestation and protection of the Brazilian Atlantic Rainforest." The forest is a narrow 'green' corridor extending from the northern coast of Brazil to Uruguay. Threatened by constant deforestation, it is now one of the most endangered forests in the world. In Brazil only about 15% of its original cover remains. It is one of the most important biodiverse places on Earth, hosting about 20,000 species of plants and 2300 animals species.
The Anne Fortaine Foundation has implemented several initiatives to save the forest. In partnership with Instituto Terra, APNE, Instituto Floresta Viva,and New York Botanical Garden and Trees in Focus -2016, it replaces trees and organizes workshops to raise the awareness of local populations about forest preservation. The organization's goal is that by the year 2022, one hundred thousand trees will be planted throughout the rainforest.
Every year during April the foundation celebrates Forest Day during which 50% of the sales from Anne Fontaine fashion stores is used to plant new trees.
This year the designer at the Boston store for the special day and she spoke about her foundation and its future projects.
Anne Fontaine Foundation
Anne Fontaine SS2018 Collection
Anne Fontaine SS2018 Collection
Anne Fontaine SS2018 Collection
"I wish children could learn at school that forests are living Earth ecosystems belonging to the same system. This system serves as an environment regulator to maintain the balance of our planet and conditions conducive to life. I do not want to see these tropical trees uprooted. Future generations should be able to benefit from this wonder of nature. "Anne Fontaine
Anne Fontaine Foundation - Mata Atlantica
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Niki & Shaokao Cheng - Calligaris - A Taste of Italian Design Event
February 27, 2018
Niki and Shaokao Cheng, owners of Calligaris store in New York will host an evening meeting entitled “A Taste of Italian Design” with Archirivolto Senior Designer Cristian Gori at their Chelsea store in New York on March 5th.
Join Niki & Shaokao Cheng for
A Taste of Italian Design
Enjoy an intimate evening with
Archirivolto Senior Designer Cristian Gori
Monday March 5th
5 to 7 pm
Calligaris Chelsea
144 West 18th Street
New York, New York
calligarisnyc.com
Niki & Shaokao Cheng - Calligaris - A Taste of Italian Design Event
Brazilian artist Margarette Mattos presents the art exhibition – UNIVERSE at the Piano Craft Gallery in Boston.
The opening was last Saturday at the Piano Factory Gallery in Boston. Among the attendees were many friends, art enthusiast and many members of the Brazilian community in Boston including the Brazilian consul Glivania Maria de Oliveira along with the Jamaican Consul Denzil D. McKenzie.
The exhibit will be on view from August 5 – August 27, 2017.
Gallery Hours:
Gallery Hours:
Friday: 6pm – 8pm
Saturday & Sunday: 12pm – 5pm
Address:
791 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02118
Margarette Mattos and Gabriela Silva
About the artist:
Margarette Mattos is a Brazilian abstract painter who currently resides in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Her contemporary pieces reflect her innovative technique of mixing iron ore fines with acrylic paint. Her paintings are characterized by bold colors and texture contrasts incorporated into geometric and abstract shapes that often resembles windows.The artist’s paintings have been exhibited in several Brazilian galleries including that of the prestigious Jo Slaviero and Guedes in São Paulo. Recently, Mattos won the 2017 Brazilian International Press Awards competition in the category of Visual Arts – Mix Media. In the First Exhibition at Brazilian Artists of New England she received first place. Additionally, the Cambridge Art Association of which she is a member awarded her first place in the category of Small Works.
Find more information about the artist: www.margarettemattos.com
Margarette Mattos, Jamaican cônsul, Denzil D. McKenzie and wife
Helena Martin
Art Exhibition - Margarette Mattos - Piano Factory Gallery
Arte Que Salva is a
project which helps children who live in disadvantage and poverty. It was
founded by Brazilian missionary Eve Picardi who has organized mission trips to
Brazil and several other countries. She made a visit to Haiti shortly after the
2010 earthquake that did extensive damage to the country. Ms. Picardi saw the
misery of the people whose homes and dreams were suddenly destroyed. Her vision
was to help the displaced children recover from their trauma by providing them
with art supplies. Many of the children had never seen art brushes and paints.
The endeavor in Haiti
was a success and thus began the Arte Que Salva project. Organized by Eve
Picardi and Miami artist Carmem Gusmao, the project is now in its 3rd year and
for the first time will have an auction which features art that was made by
underprivileged children who live in Sanford, Florida and Rio de Janeiro’s
infamous landfield (Lixao de Gramacho). The children drew pictures of their
dreams which were then sent to professional artists. Those artists completed
the children’s work to create paintings that will be offered in the auction.
Among the 48 Brazilian artists who volunteered their time is Margarette Mattos
of Cambridge-MA. All the profits from the auction will go directly to support
the Central Florida Dream Education Center and the Life Change Project in Rio
de Janeiro. These programs provide educational and mentoring services for
children.
The auction Arte Que
Salva – USA 2015 will take place in Miami, Florida on March 26.
Charity - Arte Que Salva - 2015
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