{"title":"Cyrus Zahiri","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCyrus Zahiri\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the intricate layers of urban life and cultural identity through a keen artistic lens. His work, such as \u003cem\u003eSão Paulo Heterotopia\u003c\/em\u003e, offers a compelling investigation into how cities function as dynamic spaces where histories, societies, and imaginations intersect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders will find a thoughtful blend of visual and cultural commentary that challenges conventional perspectives on place and community. Zahiri’s books invite reflection on the complexities of modern culture within ever-evolving artistic contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sao-paulo-heterotopia-by-katja-benfer-9783837665758","title":"São Paulo Heterotopia","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublic and private, traffic and open space, planned and spontaneous – our idea of a city is characterised by opposites. However, the contributors to this bilingual book show that these poles can also be consciously connected. The urban building blocks from São Paulo present surprisingly idiosyncratic city scenes: People dancing along the motorway, strolling through the stone archipelago, splashing around in front of the city skyline…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMany of the case studies are linked to the ideas of the Brazilian urban planner Francisco Prestes Maia. As early as the 1930s, he developed concepts that combine traffic, open space, and architecture – a surprisingly contemporary approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eÖffentliches und Privates, Verkehr und Freiraum, Geplantes und Spontanes – unsere Stadtvorstellung ist geprägt durch Gegensätze. Dagegen zeigen die Beitragenden in dem zweisprachigen Band, dass sich diese Pole auch bewusst verknüpfen lassen. Die Stadtbausteine aus São Paulo präsentieren unerwartet eigenwillige Stadtszenen: Tanzende entlang der Schnellstraße, Flanierende durch das Steinarchipel, Planschende vor der Stadtsilhouette…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eViele der vorgestellten Projekte sind verknüpft mit den Ideen des brasilianischen Stadtplaners Francisco Prestes Maia. Schon in den 1930er Jahren entwickelte er Konzepte, die Verkehr, Freiraum und Architektur zusammendenken – ein überraschend aktueller Ansatz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSão Paulo Heterotopia\u003c\/em\u003e, edited by Katja Benfer, Cyrus Zahiri, and Ulrike Bohm, takes readers on a captivating journey through the complexities and unique characteristics of urban life in São Paulo, revealing a harmonious blend of contrasting elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471500198124,"sku":"9783837665758","price":75.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9783837665758-s-o-paulo-heterotopia.jpg?v=1775245290"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/cyrus-zahiri.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}