Humberto Campana
Sao Paulo, Brazil

Address:

Humberto Campana
Fernando and Humberto Campana

R. Barao de Tatuì 219
01226-030 Sao Paulo
Brazil

T: 00 55-11 36 66 41 52
F: 00 55-11 38 25 34 08

www.campanas.com.br
campana@campanadesign.com.br

Biography

Humberto Campana, a lawyer, and Fernando Campana, an architect, have been working together in San Paulo since 1983 in the field of artistic design.

They started in 1989 with a furniture exhibition, provocatively called "The Inconsolable", a political manifesto rather than functional objects.
Their radical point of view is strengthened by the use of poor materials and industrial trash. In a poor country the handmade production represents an opportunity for social redemption. However, their purpose is that of finding a Brazilian way for design, trying to avoid the European colonization.

In Italy they partecipated in the Exhibition "Viaggio in Italia" at Abitare il tempo of Verona in 1994, and 1995 in the Exhibition organized at the Brazilian Consulate of Milan "Il Brasile fa anche design".
In 1997 they designed lamps for O Luce. Some of their works are included in the International Design Year Book of 1997, edited by Philippe Starck.
In 1998 the Moma Museum in New York dedicated to the Campana's work an exhibition titled
"Progetto 66".

Articles about Humberto Campana

Cork with character

Cork with character

10/18/2018

With "Sobreiro", the Campana brothers have created a furniture collection made of natural materials.

Good night guaranteed

Good night guaranteed

2/15/2016

Relax, read or work – bedrooms have long since ceased to only be used for sleeping. Assuming the bed is comfy and flexible – and cuts a fine figure, too.

Light emotions

Light emotions

4/22/2015

The Euroluce and the events accompanying it in Milan showed how light and luminaire makers are tackling the challenges of the electronic age: with a specific mixture in each case of tradition, technology, and private equity investors.

Milan, the full Monty!

Milan, the full Monty!

4/6/2015

Given their sheer immensity, you need to plan your visit to the Salone and the Fuorisalone in Milan quite carefully. Find out below which events, places, shows and symposiums are the real musts.

Going vintage ain’t enough

Going vintage ain’t enough

6/16/2013

The Design Miami trade fair, which runs parallel to Art Basel, was not very convincing. It lacked a clear curatorial thrust, exciting exhibitions and statements. And not least there was no clear position on contemporary design, although this is so sorely needed.

Making chairs!

Making chairs!

10/26/2010

The exhibition entitled "Ideen sitzen / Ideas that sit well" at Hamburg's Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe invites visitors to peruse chairs, armchairs and sofas. The tour of the museum swiftly morphs into a voyage of discovery through the history of interior design, if not even the history of ideas and cultural history of recent decades.

Design as a way of reconsidering life

Design as a way of reconsidering life

7/1/2009

The Brazilian designers Fernando and Humberto Campana have come to Weil am Rhein on the occasion of the opening of their major exhibition at the Vitra Design Museum. Talking to Stylepark, the brothers describe their experiences as cultural ambassadors of Brazil, explain their idea of self-respect in design and the possible ways of fusing high-tech and traditional craftwork.

Stuttgart, Königstrasse – bricked up

Stuttgart, Königstrasse – bricked up

5/24/2009

In design, interculturality is currently the big hit. Elements from different cultures are being combined in ever more sophisticated ways. However, the reality in cities like Rio de Janeiro provides a very different picture. Soon the favela could become a model of uncontrolled urban growth in Germany too.

Camper Together

Camper Together

9/29/2008

A fashion company called "countryman", which exclusively manufactures comfortable shoes and whose stores lack a proper corporate identity - an unconventional combination as the key to success.

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