citylikeyou — Amsterdam / Elsa Leydier

Elsa Leydier is a French photographer and visual artist based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

http://www.elsaleydier.com

Photographer Artist

Current city: Rio de Janeiro

Other cities: Amsterdam

elsaleydier.com

Elsa Leydier is a French photographer and visual artist based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Rio de Janeiro / Beach

Praia do Diabo is a very small beach, stuck between the two giants Copacabana and Ipanema. As it is smaller than its two neighbors, it is also less crowded, and looks much wilder. Perfect place to see the sunrise in winter, with a few surfers for only company.

Rio de Janeiro / Art

A Mesa is an art gallery, founded by four women, who define it as a resistant space. It is located in the colorful Morro da Conceição, in front of a small square where talks and events are held in parallel with exhibitions, gathering local inhabitants and visitors.

Rio de Janeiro / Art

Parque Lage is a mansion from the 19th century, located in the middle of a luxuriant and refreshing park. It has become today a school of art, where exhibitions are often held, and also hosts a cafe and restaurant.

Rio de Janeiro / Art

Instituto Moreira Salles is a beautiful house surrounded by a nice garden in Gavea neighborhood. It holds exhibitions dedicated to pieces from its collections (about photography, cinema, music and iconography).

Rio de Janeiro / Art

Created by artists Manoela Medeiros and Romain Dumesnil, Átomos is an artist-run independent space located in the port area and historical neighborhood Santo Cristo of Rio de Janeiro. Shows and artistic events are often held.

Rio de Janeiro / Architecture

Niterói is located just in front of Rio de Janeiro, on the other side of Guanabara bay. The city hosts most of Niemeyer's architectural masterpieces. Among them, the Museum of Contemporary Art of Niterói, which curves are typical of the architect's work. Apart from visiting the contemporary art exhibitions and admiring the architecture of the place, you can also enjoy a breathtaking view over Rio de Janeiro.

Amsterdam / Bakery

Good coffees and pastries in a lovely place

Amsterdam / Bakery

Lovely place, lovely service and delicious food!

Amsterdam / Artist

Waste Textiles Artist. Femke van Gemert, 1969 After a career in commercial fashion Femke decided to change the way to create things. Now she designs wall hangings and rugs that are unique, handmade and fully sustainable. By focussing on a single colour she re-uses textiles in abstract works. The beauty of imperfection and deterioration over time are always visible in her creations. The composition she creates radiates a certain mood or longing laden with fragments of the former characteristics of the used textile pieces. In the creation process Femke thinks about certain societal or environmental issues, these are reflected in the titles. In commissioned work clients can donate their own discarded textiles. This improves the personal involvement the owner has with the piece of art. This way Femke wants to revaluate textile waste that is omnipresent in our fast consuming society. The wall hangings improve acoustics and are suitable for homes, offices and public buildings. The love for textiles combined with the urge to explore the possibilities of discarded fabrics form a long lasting source of inspiration and a way to express opinions in Femke van Gemert’s life.

Amsterdam / Creative Director

Creative Director at RAUM and founder of WeTheCity, ROEF, Boiling and BenchesCollective.

Amsterdam / Creative Director

Founder of Paseo, a digital and branding company.

Amsterdam / Photographer

photographer in Amsterdam the Netherlands

Amsterdam / Film Director

I’m a director and photographer based in Amsterdam.

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