Oskar Metsavaht
Oskar Metsavaht (Caxias do Sul, Brazil, 1961) is a Brazilian artist, academic degree in medicine, fashion designer environmental activist and Amazon guardian. Oskar's work expresses the theme of preserving the forest, water and the empowerment and protection of the peoples of the forest, as an artist, designer and activist. He is founder and creative director of "Osklen", a Brazilian fashion brand, recognized as one of the forerunners of the New Luxury concept that strives for the fusion between ethics and aesthetics and advocates conscious fashion through the adoption of sustainable practices. Creative Director of OM.art studio, where he hosts his art studio, an exhibition space and the studio for the development and production of art projects. Metsavaht serves as UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador. Creator of Janeiro Hotel, located in Leblon, Rio de Janeiro. He is also on the Advisory Board of the Inhotim Institute and board member of Museum of Modern Art (MAM) of Rio de Janeiro. In 2014, Oskar Metsavaht was awarded as Knight of Ordem do Mérito Cultural (Order of Cultural Merit) medal from the Ministry of Culture (Brazil) an honorary order granted by the Federal Government to personalities and institutions that make relevant contributions to Brazil's culture.
Q155
Brazil
LOC
Q29583
fashion designer
Concept
Q378422
UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador
PER
Q478245
Inhotim
LOC
Q10341322
Ordem do Mérito Cultural
Concept
Q1154004
Ministry of Culture (Brazil)
ORG
Q155
Brazil
LOC
Q10342236
Oskar Metsavaht
PER
Q10342236
Oskar Metsavaht
PER
1961-01-01T00:00:00Z^^http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#dateTime
1961
DATE
2014-01-01T00:00:00Z^^http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#dateTime
2014
DATE
country of citizenship
date of birth
position held
award received
country of citizenship
country
country