“It is not the right angle that attracts me, nor the straight line, hard and inflexible, created by man. What attracts me is the free and sensual curve - the curve that I find in the mountains of my country, in the sinuous course of its rivers, in the body of the beloved woman.”
Quote by Oscar Niemeyer
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Oscar Niemeyer
Oscar Niemeyer was a Brazilian architect known for his modernist style and unique architectural forms. Born on December 15, 1907, and passing away on December 5, 2012, Niemeyer's works are scattered across the globe. His most iconic buildings include the government buildings in Brasília and the São Paulo Cathedral. more
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