Best known as a longtime travel companion and collaborator with the late Anthony Bourdain, Zamir Gotta is now forging his own path as an artist and seeking a sense of tranquility [[1]]. This profile, originating from the Portuguese newspaper *PÚBLICO*, offers a rare glimpse into Gotta’s current life and creative endeavors, as he paused a photoshoot in Lisbon to discuss his personal journey [source article]. The interview delves into his viewpoint on life and art, hinting at a search for inner peace beyond his well-documented adventures.
Zamir Gotta is a man in search of peace. When we met the Russian artist on the terrace of a Lisbon hotel along Avenida da Liberdade for a scheduled interview, he was already striking poses for the photographer – immediately displaying a natural flair for performance. But he paused the photoshoot to greet us warmly, extending a hand and offering an unexpected invitation: “Before we begin, let’s breathe together.”
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