Gustavo Sumpta is a brilliant performer with a rich background as a visual artist and actor. In this professional career, he counts numerous exhibitions: I Came to Bury Caesar in the Coimbra Plastic Arts Center (CAPC); Mourning, Gallery Casa A Molder, Lisbon (2020), Sewing the Tongue to the Sky-of-the-Mouth, Rosalux, Berlin (2017); Gustavo Sumpta, Ar Sólido, Lisbon (2015); Good time to work, A certain lack of coherence, Porto (2014);
While the blood runs high, Parkour, Lisbon (2013). das group exhibitions, highlights: Curar e Repair, Anozero – Biennial de Coimbra (2017) and the list keeps growing.
Gustavo Sumpta's Unusual Artistic Performace © OTIIMA
This March, Gustao Sumpta, as part of his artistic series “Sempre em Pe” (Always standing), displayed his performance in the industrial space of what many may know as The Factory Museum, OTIIMA’S production space.
Gustavo Sumpta's Unusual Artistic Performace © OTIIMA
Perhaps his most famous principle, “Less is more,” summarizes Mies’ approach to design: stripping away the unnecessary to reveal the essential. His buildings are characterized by clean lines, open floor plans, and an absence of ornamentation. This philosophy encourages architects to prioritize spatial clarity and material integrity, resulting in modern and enduring structures.
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1. Heydar Aliyev Center – Zaha Hadid
1. Heydar Aliyev Center – Zaha Hadid
Inspired by the roly-poly toy, Gustavo Sumpta transformed an impressive half sphere into a stage for his peculiar performance.
This performance emerged as a tribute to all OTIIMA employees and workers, containing references and provocations for reflections about balance, persistence, and repetitive work.
Gustavo Sumpta's Unusual Artistic Performace © OTIIMA
