Presentation of the book ‘Ruídos e Corroídos: Ecos de Tesouros Perdidos’, by Gastão de Brito e Silva
The book ‘Ruídos e Corroídos - Ecos de Tesouros Perdidos’ is the continuation of Gastão de Brito e Silva's Ruin'Arte Project, where writing, historical research and photography come together in defence of the erected, forgotten and depleted. The first edition was launched in December 2022 and the second edition, revised and added to, was launched in June this year at the opening of the exhibition ‘From Ruin to Glory - The Scars of History’ at the monastery of Santa Maria de Seiça in Figueira da Foz. It is now at the Municipal Library of Cascais - Casa da Horta da Quinta de Santa Clara.
It tells enigmatic stories rescued from the stones and their distant memories, the result of in-depth research that demystifies the curiosities and personalities intricately interwoven in these abandoned dwellings. Its pages are illustrated with images that convey the decay of the unfortunate and historic buildings, with the distinctive graphic line already characteristic of the Ruin'Arte Project. It follows the same line of indoctrination and dissemination, which is not only transversal in typological and territorial terms, but also comprehensive in content and with a positive and enlightening message. Since the issue of building preservation concerns everyone, this book aims to contribute in some way to educating, raising awareness and helping to find a solution to this ruinous situation.
Gastão de Brito e Silva was born in Lisbon in 1966 and showed a love of photography from an early age. He worked at Kodak Portuguesa where he had his first contact with professional photography. He later attended an advertising photography course which opened new doors and horizons for him. In March 1993, he founded LuzViva Studio - Creative Photography, where he has worked on various projects in the areas of conceptual photography, cookery, drinks and architecture. He has published work in the most diverse advertising media and is the author of various technical texts. He teaches themed workshops and courses at Studio 8A and has lectured at the Catholic University, ISLA, ANIF, APAF and Arte na Linha. He organises cultural events in defence of built heritage and has been a speaker at congresses and seminars. He is the author of the Ruin'Arte blog, honoured as the best blog of 2012 in the Architecture category.
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Organisation: Gastão de Brito e Silva the author, with the support of Cascais Town Council
