Art direction in the suburbs: interview with Inés Olmedo

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https://doi.org/10.5216/ac.v11i2.83298

Abstract

In this interview, given in May 2025, Inés Olmedo—Uruguayan art director, teacher, and artist—reflects on her training and professional career, the partnerships she has built over the years, and the importance of drawing in the practice of art direction. The artist recalls notable films from her career, such as El baño del Papa (César Charlone and Enrique Fernández, 2008), and projects such as Rina, la primera. She also shares her thoughts on the technological innovations emerging in the contemporary scene and their impact on creative processes and visual culture.

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  • Benedito Ferreira Entrevista Inés Olmedo, Universidade Federal de Goiás(UFG), Goiânia, Goiás, Brasil, bfeneto@gmail.com
    Benedito Ferreira dos Santos Neto   Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ)   Doutor em Artes pela Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ). Integra o Núcleo de Investigação em Direção de Arte Audiovisual (UFPE/CNPq) e é autor de Agora e Pouco Antes: direção de arte e cinema brasileiro. Sua pesquisa investiga a multiplicidade das visualidades da cena, as poéticas artísticas e suas relações com a arte contemporânea.

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Published

2026-04-23

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Vol. 11 No. 2 (2025): Arts on Stage, Outreach, and Society

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Varied Themes

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ENTREVISTA INÉS OLMEDO, B. F. Art direction in the suburbs: interview with Inés Olmedo. Art on Stage Journal, v. 11, n. 2, p. 272 a 284, 23 Apr.2026.