Miguel Rio Branco book. Maldicidade - Taschen

Miguel Rio Branco combines over four decades of work in several major cities into a stunning poetic reflection on urban life. Avoiding city landmarks and aspirational ideals, Rio Branco draws attention to common themes of struggle in metropolises around the world. Maldicidade is a collection in which all city dwellers will find something of themselves or something they long to escape from.

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