54 – Arq.U.I: Arquitetura e Urbanismo Independentes – Independent Architecture and Urbanism.

This text is a translation of the text originally published in Brazilian Portuguese on July 28, 2024 (See 01 – Arq.U.I: Arquitetura e Urbanismo Independentes: https://arquiteturaeurbanismoindependentes.blogspot.com/2024/07/arqui-arquitetura-e-urbanismo_28.html).

 

The terms “independent music” and “independent music production” may be applied to several musical segments. Independent music can be distinguished from mainstream comercial music, which aims quantitative repercussions. In order to "provide for their livelihood independently”, independent artists seek “ways to undertake and make a living from art” (ARAÚJO and BENATI, 2018, p. 01). Independent artist can be defined as “a musician who seeks to maintain himself/herself in music scene through his/her own efforts, without being tied to institutions or other professionals” (ARAÚJO and BENATI, 2018, p. 02).

The term "independent journalism" refers to journalistic practices that are not tied to "large groups of media companies, organizations, and political parties," adopting "a critical stance in confronting facts" and refuting "the supposed impartiality advocated by traditional media" (HORN, 2022, p. 3-4). The editorial process is not subordinated to hegemonic segments, such as business groups or public institutions.

During an interview, Podestá (2014) explains that he practices "architecture in Minas Gerais (namely, the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil)," because Brazil has the size of the national territory and the cultural and geographic diversity so huge that architecture are prevented from being sufficiently represented by buildings located in a city or even a metropolis. Podestá (2014) notes that the "São Paulo school," the "Rio de Janeiro school," the "Pernambuco school," the "Bahia school," etc. represent architectures created in specific places. The expression "Brazilian architecture", therefore, encompasses lots of architectures and cannot be enoughtly represented by a few examples.

By using the expression "independent architecture and urbanism," I'm not making manifestos or enunciating styles and/or trends. I'm presenting texts on topics related to architecture and urbanism. Intellectual and cultural autonomy do not deny the relevance of interactions with professionals dedicated to civil construction. Learning stems from personal and non-transferable efforts, but it does not occur in absolute isolation. Independent thinking does not mean, necessarily, impartial thinking. Facing theses, dissertations, scientific articles, interviews, reports, etc., independent thinking may present agreements or disagreements. There is much to be learned. Study is an act of existence and persistence.

 

References:

ARAÚJO, R. C.; BENATI, R. I. A formação e atuação musical de um artista independente. In: XI Encontro Regional Sudeste da Associação Brasileira de Educação Musical, 2018. São Carlos, São Paulo: Universidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCAR).

HORN, A. T. A.. O perfil editorial do jornalismo independente no Brasil e na França. Revista FAMECOS, v. 28, p. 1-15, 2022.

PODESTÁ, S. E.. ARQUITETURA E URBANISMO PARA TODOS: interview Sylvio de Podestá: part 1. [S. I.]: Arquitetura e Urbanismo para todos, April 23, 2014. Available on the website https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_c6uYJ0860&t=73s. Accessed on March 17, 2024.

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