Launches 3 December 2014
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www.latitudebrasil.org
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On 28 November, Latitude: Platform for Brazilian Art Galleries Abroad launches their new innovative Brasil Art Gallery Guide app. Available for iPhones and Androids, the app will provide a comprehensive directory of Brazilian contemporary art and give greater insight into the exhibitions and events programmes of Latitude’s member galleries.
With full profiles on each of the galleries included, the app will provide extensive information on events, talks and exhibitions within a “what’s on” calendar. Interactive maps will guide users to 52 gallery spaces, located in major Brazilian cities, and provide information on all that is happening within the Brazilian contemporary art world. Favourite galleries, exhibitions and artists can also be saved into “my guide”—a personal profile providing users with their own individual index of Brazilian contemporary art.
Key features to include:
– Information on upcoming events and exhibitions at all 49 Latitude member galleries
– View events in calendars and in “what’s on” tabs
– View gallery profiles alphabetically, by town and vicinity
– Interactive maps with details of what is on in the area and directions to galleries/venues
– “my guide” feature to save favourite items, galleries, exhibition and artists
– Versions available in English and Portuguese
This app will be available for free download on 3 December from the App Store and Google Play.
To locate the app within the App Store and Google Play, please use the following tags: Brazil, art, gallery, guide, contemporary, artist, exhibition, culture, map.
Latitude: Platform for Brazilian Art Galleries Abroad programme for Art Basel in Miami Beach
4–7 December
Latitude: Platform for Brazilian Art Galleries Abroad will see 15 Brazilian galleries displaying leading contemporary art at Art Basel in Miami Beach 2014 and nine galleries displaying work across additional fairs in Miami. This is the largest presentation of galleries that Latitude has supported at the Miami art fairs to date. Exhibiting galleries include A Gentil Carioca, Anita Schwartz Galeria de Arte, Casa Triângulo, Central Galeria, Galeria Fortes Vilaça, Galeria Leme, Galeria Luisa Strina, Galeria Marilia Razuk, Galeria Millan, Galeria Nara Roesler, Galeria Raquel Arnaud, Luciana Brito Galeria, Mendes Wood DM, Silvia Cintra + Box 4 and Vermelho. Within satellite fairs across Miami, six Brazilian galleries will be showcasing work at Pinta Miami including Blau Projects, Galeria Logo, Luciana Caravello Arte Contemporânea, Mercedes Viegas Arte Contemporânea, Sergio Gonçalves Galeria, Portas Vilaseca Galeria and Zipper Galeria. Galeria Pilar will be displaying at UNTITLED and Athena Contemporânea will be showcasing work at CONTEXT Art Miami.
Additional information
Jenny McVean,Sutton PR: T +44 0 207 1833577 / jenny [at] suttonpr.com
