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NEWS
White Space Project - Launch of new collection - Adidas Originals for Women (May, 2012)
 (Photo: Atelliê Fotografia)
In order to promote the lookbook of Adidas Originals for Women new collection,
the event White Space Project was held in many capitals of the world, including Milan, Paris, and New York. In Sao Paulo the launch party took place on May 6, at Cartel 011.
Several hubs have expressed their talents: art, photography, fashion, makeup, food, and music. The artist Anna Anjos was the ambassador of art WSP Brazil, and she participated in a live painting throughout the party.

(Photo: Atelliê Fotografia)

(Photo: Atelliê Fotografia)
Visit Anna Anjos' blog to check for more.

Les Ambassadeurs Magazine - 10th edition
(March, 2012)

The brand Les Ambassadeurs, a specialist in the world of watchmaking and jewelery invited Anna Anjos to recreate some of their watch models. The illustrations were developed for the special issue #10 of L.A Magazine. The publication is semiannual, with a circulation of 80.000 copies and printed in six languages: French, German, English, Italian, Russian, and Chinese.
To view all the illustrations developed click here.

18+12 Project and the Bicentennial of Spanish Constitution (March, 2012)

At the invitation of Acción Cultural Española (AC/E) cultural producers, Anna Anjos has developed a special illustration to celebrate the Bicentennial of Spanish Constitution (known as La Pepa).
Titled 18+12, the goal of this project is to link the freedom and democratic values of the current Spanish constitutional framework through the organization of a multidisciplinar program which includes cultural proposals in several areas, such as urban art, illustration, contemporary and popular music, audiovisual, and internet.

(Photo: Alexandre Soma)

(Photo: Alexandre Soma)
As concept Anna proposed the recreate the allegory of the Constitution of 1812 using the character as a symbol of the Constitution, with ornaments that relate to the decoration of the original document. This illustration by Anna Anjos uses a color palette that alludes to the colors of the coat of arms on Spain flag. The 18+12 project includes artists and Spaniards and Latin american illustrators, among them: Liniers, Carmen Segovia, Flavio Morais, Elisa Arguilé, Ajubel, Ombú, Gallardo and Keko.
The exhibition with the works of all artists is at the ABC Museum, Madrid, until June 3, 2012.
La Pepa 2012 - Una Mirada Contemporánea ABC Museum March 12 until June 03, 2012 Calle Amaniel Nº 29
- 31 Madri, Spain
Click here to see more photos.

ENO Fruit Salt (February, 2012)

 (Photo: Ogilvy)
 (Photo: Ogilvy)
Anna Anjos signed the new campaign Carnival 2012 ENO Fruit Salt. Were developed four illustrations that explore the imaginary of carnival.
The campaign was published in subway stations in the cities of Sao Paulo (Butanta, Pinheiros, Faria Lima, Paulista, Republic and Luz) and Rio de Janeiro (Cinelandia, Central, Praca Onze, Botafogo, Siqueira Campos,General Osorio, trains line 1 and 2).
To see all the campaign photos click here.

Release of "Naturally playful" collection for Casa Rima (November, 2011)

"Naturally playful" collection (spring/summer 2012) by Anna Anjos for Casa Rima rescues the colorful and ludic universe of the artist. As a result we have unusual compositions that blend themselves harmoniously with warm and cool colors, which recreate under the curious gaze of Anna Anjos a genuinely fun atmosphere.
The collection is composed of three patterns that are part of Casa Rima Premium line.

Check Casa Rima website for more info.

Live Painting Anna Anjos - Cultura Bookstore (October, 2011)
 (Photo: Alexandre Soma)
In the last 29'th October Anna Anjos recreated her rich ludic imaginary in Cultura Bookstore, in Sao Paolo.
Art-illustrator recognized by her peculiar style, Anna gives life to mythological entities which carries a strong influence of Northeastern culture though organic mixture of visual elements.
Check the photo gallery and read the interview (Portuguese only) published on the website Paulista 900.
 (Photo: Alexandre Soma)
More information: Live Painting Anna Anjos 29'th October to 18'th November 2011
Cultura Bookstore (Conjunto Nacional) Avenida Paulista, 2073 - Bela Vista - Sao Paolo Place: Art Store
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday - 9am to 10pm Sunday and Holidays - 12pm to 8pm Tel: +55 11 3170 4033 www.livrariacultura.com.br

Spoleto - Art & Rock collection (September, 2011)

The collection of dishes Art & Rock presents eight different models painted by five artists, which this year will be released in two steps. The first four - which include the Art collection of the campaign - were released in the restaurants on August 20th. There are two developed by Anna and the other by Mack Viralata and Kajaman. From September 20th, two models by Apollo Torres and two by Combone will be launched in the second phase of the campaign, Rock collection.
Anna Anjos have for the first time her artwork applied on china plate. Her special illustrations for the collection have the diversity as a central theme. "I seek to recreate a playful universe, organic and filled with visual elements, where the characters seem to jump out of support," explains Anna, who explores the differences (not just ethnic, but also the sound tribes). "We have hippies and punks, rockers and geeks, who build side by side the cheerful multicolored world," she adds. The use of mandals and geometric patterns also recurs in the artist's work.
The advertising campaign includes TV, MUB RJ, SP Metro, National Cinema, national magazines, Web differentiated actions, local media in local shoppings, and interventions by the Rio de Janeiro.
(Source: Spoleto)
Visit the Spoleto's website and know how to get yours.

"Seo" Joao Party - Band TV (June, 2011)
 (Photo: Caio Guimaraes / Caras)

Anna Anjos was responsible for the new graphic project
of Seo Joao, a traditional party that happens in June every year in the
TV Bandeirantes. The event homages Jo¢Saad, founder of Grupo Bandeirantes de
Comunicacao.
The art-illustrator developed the new brand of the
event and the character, that congregates visual references of different
regions of Brazil. One of her main
musical influences for the development of this project was Hermeto Pascoal,
because of the wealth of sonorous textures in the work of the musician. See more...
(Watch the tv show Video News to
check the coverage).

Recife's Multicultural Carnival (March, 2011)

With a creative film, playful and colorful, in animation format, RGA has launched the advertising campaign for Recife's Multicultural Carnival 2011 of Recife's Prefecture. Besides the animation, the action meets newspaper ads, outbus, outdoor and Internet material.
With
the theme "The Best Carnival in Brazil", the pieces have all points of the celebrations, the official program of concerts and parades of script blocks and banter.
The campaign also honors the main characters of the local carnival culture, as Galo da Madrugada, Maracatu parades, "Caboclos de lanca", besides "blocos liricos" and Frevo dancers. The campaign was approved by the mayor Joao da Costa and by the Secretary of Communication, Eric Carrazonni. See more...

Release of "Anna Anjos Retrospective" exhibition in Cultura Bookstore, SP (February, 2011)
 (Photo: Alexandre Soma)
Next day15/02 happens the release of Anna Anjos Retrospective, the first solo exhibition
where the art-illustrator displays some of her works since the beginning of her
career. 20 works will
be displayed inside the Cultura Bookstore (Conjunto Nacional) in Sao Paolo,
Brazil.
Release: 02/15/2011 at 9h30pm
More information: Anna Anjos Retrospective 15'th to 28'th February 2011
Cultura Bookstore (Conjunto Nacional) Avenida Paulista, 2073 - Bela Vista - Sao Paolo Place: Art Store
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday - 9am to 10pm Sunday and Holidays - 12pm to 8pm Tel: +55 11 3170 4033 www.livrariacultura.com.br
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ExpoTROYART in MuBE, SP (January, 2011)

"Sacro Afrorobot←co - the Afrotropical robot" is the piece's
name customized by Anna Anjos for TROYART project. Anna searched references in Afrotropicalism,
her personal project about mythology, African and Brazilian cultures
(Northeastern, aboriginal and Tropicalist movement of the 1960/70th). The robot was accommodated in an oratory decorated by the artist, who was
inspired by the religiousness of the traditional
northeasters reliquaries.
To check more photos please visit the blog: www.afrotropicalismo.blogspot.com

Cocktail release of "Afrocores" colection for Mini Humanos, SP (January, 2011)

The
collection Afrocores was developed by the art-illustrator for Mini Humanos. Anna was felt
inspired in the African cultural universe to recreate in playful way the legend
of African Drum, a popular story of the Guine-Bissau. See more...

Anna Anjos signs Classic Design section of Computer Arts magazine #38 (October, 2010)

The art-illustrator and designer Anna Anjos signs the published article this month (ed. #38) in Classic Design section of Computer Arts Magazine.

Posters in "Tititi" novel, of Rede Globo (August, 2010)

The
illustrations of the art-ilustrator Anna Anjos decorates the scenario of remake
Tititi, currently in exhibition by Rede Globo. "Princessin Green" and "Pagan Poetry" arts are decorating the room of
Thaisa (Fernanda Souza's character).
You also can
acquire "Princess in Green" and "Pagan Poetry"posters, fore sale at Cartaz£. *(Obs: All the arts are signed and printed in
photographic paper 230g, with limited edition of 200 prints).

Anna Anjos in MTV (June, 2010)
Anna Anjos
has presented her playful universe and commented on her more recent personal
project, the Afrotropicalism, in the
program MTV - Canal Ideafixa, telling about her main references for the
development of her art.
Know more about Afrotropicalism: www.afrotropicalismo.blogspot.com (Portuguese only)

YUBZ Talk Mobile - Retro Handset (May, 2010)

Illustration for Retro Handset new collection for YUBZ.
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