CANTAGALO
2008, acrylic on canvas. 102x72cm.
Hardwood frame by the artist.
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One of the earlier studies Koolhaas produced for painting a whole favela. Painted in 2008, this image depicts the Cantagalo, a favela situated between Ipanema and Copacabana, painted in a bright orange derived from the original orange of the bricks favelas are built with.
Jeroen Koolhaas 2008