Mercado Moderno
Located in an old two-story house in Lapa, Rio de Janeiro, Mercado Moderno (MeMo) is a store-gallery dedicated to Brazilian design. Its main specialties are vintage design from the 1950s to 1980s, collecting incredible original pieces by designers such as Sérgio Rodrigues, Joaquim Tenreiro, and José Zanine Caldas, as well as the freshest Brazilian contemporary design and art. By organizing publications, talks, and exhibitions, MeMo also conducts extensive work to spread awareness and appreciation of Brazilian design.
Owners/
Marcelo Vasconcellos and Alberto Vicente