PHILIA & KIDS III — Petrópolis
GALERIE PHILIA is proud to present Philia & Kids III, the third edition of its philanthropic initiative dedicated to introducing children to the world of design through collaborative creative workshops.
Curated by
@ygaelattali , creative director of PHILIA, this new chapter takes place in Petrópolis, Brazil, in collaboration with Brazilian designer
@giselasimasdesign , the Alcobaça parish school, and the local organization SOS Serra.
Over several months, children from underserved communities participated in workshops exploring the relationship between nature, material, and form. Using reclaimed wood collected from fallen trees at the COMDEP green waste center, the students imagined and drew sculptural furniture pieces inspired by the surrounding landscape and natural forms observed during visits to Marambaia Farm.
Guided by Gisela Simas and supported by master artisans led by Guga Casari, the children’s drawings were transformed into functional sculptural works crafted from reclaimed wood that would otherwise have been discarded.
The exhibition will first be presented at the Crystal Palace in Petrópolis from May 12 to May 15, 2026. The works will then be featured in a charitable auction organized with
@leilaodesign on June 2, alongside pieces by acclaimed artists and sculptural designers.
Following the auction, the project will continue with an institutional presentation at the MAC Niterói in Rio de Janeiro in August 2026, in partnership with
@artrio_art .
All proceeds from the auction will support the long-term development of Philia & Kids, including future workshops and the creation of a long-term design school in Petrópolis dedicated to children from underserved communities.
More than an exhibition, Philia & Kids III explores how design can become a tool for education, transmission, environmental awareness, and human connection across generations.
We warmly thank all the partners, artisans, institutions, designers, schools, and collaborators who made this project possible.
Photo Credit:
@maisonmoutonnoir
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