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Oficina Ceramica Francisco Brennand: A Surreal Ceramic Paradise

Explore the surreal world of Francisco Brennand's ceramics in a revitalized factory amidst Recife's Atlantic rainforest.

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The Oficina Ceramica Francisco Brennand is an art museum and pottery store in Recife, Brazil, showcasing the surreal ceramic sculptures and art of Francisco Brennand. Set in a revitalized tile factory amidst the Atlantic rainforest, it offers a unique and immersive cultural experience.

A brief summary to Oficina Ceramica Francisco Brennand

  • Propriedade Santos Cosme e Damião - R. Diogo de Vasconcelos, S/N, Recife, Várzea, State of Pernambuco, 50740-970, BR
  • +55812011-5466
  • Visit website

Local tips

  • Visit on weekdays to avoid crowds and have a more intimate experience.
  • Take time to explore the gardens, which are just as impressive as the art inside.
  • Combine your visit with a trip to the nearby Instituto Ricardo Brennand.
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Getting There

  • Taxi/Ride-Sharing

    From Recife Airport (REC), a taxi or ride-sharing service (Uber, 99) is the most direct option. The journey to Oficina Ceramica Francisco Brennand takes approximately 40-60 minutes, depending on traffic. Set your destination to 'Oficina Ceramica Francisco Brennand' at Propriedade Santos Cosme e Damião, R. Diogo de Vasconcelos, S/N - Várzea, Recife - PE, 50740-970. Expect to pay between R$45-R$75 for the trip.

  • Public Transport

    From the city center (Praça do Marco Zero), walk to the nearest bus stop on Avenida Alfredo Lisboa. Take bus number 610 (or any bus heading towards Várzea). Ask the bus driver to let you know when you reach the stop for R. Diogo de Vasconcelos. Once you get off, walk a short distance down the street until you reach the entrance to Oficina Ceramica Francisco Brennand, located at Propriedade Santos Cosme e Damião. The bus fare is around R$4.50.

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The Oficina Ceramica Francisco Brennand is a truly unique and captivating destination in Recife, Brazil. This expansive art museum, located in the Várzea neighborhood, is dedicated to the life and work of Francisco Brennand, one of Brazil's most celebrated ceramicists and sculptors. In 1971, Brennand transformed his family's abandoned tile factory into this remarkable space, blending art, architecture, and nature. The grounds are set amidst the remnants of the Atlantic rainforest, creating a surreal and dreamlike atmosphere. Visitors can explore a vast collection of Brennand's work, including over 2,000 sculptures, murals, and ceramic objects. The art explores themes of life's origins and eternity. The complex includes the Accademia (Pinacoteca), the Salão de Esculturas, and the Templo Central. The gardens, designed by Burle Marx, feature Moorish arches and bizarre sculptures, such as contorted busts and sexualized earthworms. Visitors can also purchase unique, handcrafted items in the pottery store, embodying the spirit of Brazilian art. The Oficina is not just a museum but a living, breathing studio where Brennand's artistic vision continues to inspire.

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