This archive report was first published on 19 December 2019.
Brazilian Sculptor Francisco Brennand Dies at 92 ¶
Francisco Brennand, a renowned Brazilian sculptor and ceramicist, passed away on an unspecified date in 2019, leaving behind a legacy of over 2,000 pieces of art.
Born in 1927, Brennand was inspired by the works of Pablo Picasso, Joan Miro, Paul Gauguin, and Antoni Gaudi during a trip to France. This exposure sparked his interest in ceramics, which he pursued with great passion.
He set up a workshop in the ruins of a ceramics factory belonging to his father in 1971, where he freely expressed his artistic vision. Today, the workshop has transformed into a sprawling showcase of his work, featuring more than 2,000 pieces on display.
One of his most iconic creations is the Parque das Esculturas (Sculptures Park) in Recife, where visitors can admire over 90 monumental sculptures facing the city's port.
The governor of Pernambuco state decreed three days of mourning in honor of Brennand, while the city's mayor described his death as an "irreparable loss."
