Roberto Barr

About Roberto Barr
Roberto Barr is often associated with Pop and Contemporary Art. The artist and his creations are not only recognised in his country but all over the world. His work has been acknowledged in many exhibitions.
A selected overview of exhibitions
*2015: Interior Design - Macaron café (3rd shop) - New York, USA
*2015: Art Show - Art Truc Troc, Palais des Beaux Arts - Brussels, Belgium
*2014: Interior Design - Macaron café (2nd shop) - New York, USA
*2014: Art Show - one-night exhibition with Antonio Oliveira - New York, USA
*2013: Private exhibition held by an anonymous art collector - Hong Kong, China
*2010: Exhibition at Gallery 6, Falk Miksa Street - Budapest, Hungary
*2009: Interior Design - Macaron Café (1st shop) - New York, USA
*2006: Exhibition at Gallerie Pastor Gismondi - Monte Carlo, Monaco
*2005: Private exhibition - Collection of crocodiles for Lacoste - Place Vendôme, Paris, France
*2005: Exhibition at Gallery “B/C2” & Undergrund - Duchy of Luxembourg
*2005: Exhibition at Gallery "Eric Chaix", La Concorde - Paris, France
*2002: Exhibition at Gallery Netuno - Barcelona, Spain
*2002: Exhibition at Gallery Vasco da Gamma - Closing of the 1998 Lisbon World Exposition, Portugal

History of the artist
Roberto Barr first gained recognition in the art world through his exhibitions at well-known galleries in Brazil between 1994 and 1999 (Bahia, Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, etc.)
During this period the artist became famous in his country for art works that showcased the wonderful carnival floats and parades. He collaborated on a major project about the Rio Carnival with the popular singer Daniela Mercury.
Throughout his career, Roberto Barr has been involved in helping young people in difficulty by teaching them papier-mâché techniques. This training offers young people a playful way to escape poverty.

Around the turn of the millennium, Roberto Barr came to Europe and visited many places. He gave many exhibitions and forged important relationships that are still ongoing. In Paris, he met with Bernard Lacoste and held a private exhibition to celebrate the brand's anniversary, featuring only crocodile sculptures employing his signature image. In Monaco he exhibited at the Pastor Gismondi in Monte Carlo and at Garden Club of Monaco, under the patronage of Princess Caroline HRH the Princess of Hanover and HSH Prince Albert of Monaco. More recently the artist has paid frequent visits to New York City and Asia.
Method & content of work
As a child, the artist lived close to nature in the Brazilian hinterland. Animals are implicitly interwoven with the artist's childhood recollections. His work speaks of a world of Brazilian legends and beliefs. Fish, unicorns, turtles and exotic animals coexist peacefully in a sublimated artistic truce.
Art Gallery Roberto Barr
Roberto Barr is currently working and living in Brussels, Belgium.
The artist has an atelier on the ground floor and a gallery on the first floor of a building between the Le Sablon and Les Marolles districts. His working method is interactive and characterised by his openness to being approached to communicate and share ideas.

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