Genaro Antonio Dantas de Carvalho was born in 1926 in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.
He was a distinguished Brazilian artist, recognized for his work as a tapestry maker, painter, and draughtsman.
He began his painting studies with his father. In 1944, he moved to Rio de Janeiro and studied drawing with Henrique Cavalleiro at the Brazilian Society of Fine Arts. He's considered one of the main activists for the renewal of art in Bahia, alongside artists like Carlos Bastos, Carybé, and Mario Cravo Jr.
In 1949, thanks to a scholarship, Genaro traveled to Paris. There, he studied with André Lhote and Fernand Léger at the École Nationale de Beaux-Arts.
In 1955, he founded the first tapestry studio in Brazil, located in Salvador, Bahia. His most prominent work is a 200-square-meter mural in the inner lobby of the Hotel da Bahia.
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Style 60s
The 1960s style was an expression of the energy and optimism of the era.
As we move through the decade, we see how the influence of Pop Art, the space age, and the hippie counterculture makes itself felt.
Some characteristics are:
The use of thin and tapered legs, with brass or chrome-plated metal ferrules.
Multifunctional furniture.
Use of materials such as laminated wood, metal, glass, and plastic.
Chairs and armchairs with upholstery in striking colors or geometric patterns.
Pendants and floor lamps with organic designs.
Lighting that functions as a work of art.
Geometric and psychedelic patterns on fabrics, wallpapers, and carpets.
The interior design, music, and art of the 1960s left an indelible mark on popular culture
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