Quote of the day
War is not its own end, except in some catastrophic slide into absolute damnation. It's peace that's wanted. Some better peace than the one you started with.
Oscar Niemeyer
Born: December 15, 1907
Died: December 5, 2012 (aged 104)
Bio: Oscar Ribeiro de Almeida Niemeyer Soares Filho, known as Oscar Niemeyer, was a Brazilian architect who is considered to be one of the key figures in the development of modern architecture.
Known for:
- Cathedral of Brasília
- Niterói Contemporary Art Museum
- Edifício Copan
- Palácio da Alvorada
- Palácio do Planalto
Oscar Niemeyer Quotes