Museum of Modern Art
Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Niteroi
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The Museum of Modern Art is a world-famous architectural creation in the style of modernism by architect Oscar Niemeyer.
The construction of the museum building lasted five years, and the opening took place in 1996. The museum is located on the shore of Guanabara Bay. From the windows of the building opens a beautiful panorama of Rio de Janeiro, clearly visible statue of Christ and Sugar Head.
The collection of Joan Sattamini consisting of 1217 works was donated to the museum. The museum is famous for being the second largest collection of contemporary art in Brazil. The museum often hosts exhibitions of Brazilian and foreign artists.
The museum is best known for its unique appearance. The structure resembles outwardly not that flying saucer, not that bowl on a leg, not that exotic plant. The height of the building is 16 meters, the diameter of the three-storey “plate” is 50 meters, and the diameter of the column is only 9 meters. The column stands in the middle of a small pond, which gives the building visual lightness. To get to the museum, you need to walk along a long spiral ramp. The glass walls of the building allow you to admire the beautiful view of Rio de Janeiro.