Glicéria Tupinambá will represent Brazil at the 2024 Venice Biennale, making her the first Indigenous artist ever to do the...
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Welcome 2024!
Predicting the future is always tricky, but here are some major events and trends in 2024 that warrant close attention:...
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Love by Britto – First Artistically Inspired Dining Experience Debuting on Sun Princess Cruises
In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, Princess Cruises announced it is joining with Romero Britto, the world-renowned artist known for his bold, colorful,...
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The Northeastern Fair Of São Cristóvão In Rio Becomes A State Heritage Site
The governor of Rio de Janeiro, Claudio Castro, sanctioned in November a law that makes the ‘Centro Luiz Gonzaga de...
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Cosmic Shelter: Hélio Oiticica and Neville D’Almeida’s Private Cosmococas
In the mid-1960s, the Brazilian artist Hélio Oiticica [1937-1980] began embracing joyously transgressive modes of performance, film, and installation to...
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DNA of Crime: Netflix’s 1st Brazilian Police Action Series
The series “DNA of Crime” recently debuted in the Netflix catalog. Created by Heitor Dhalia and Leonardo Levis, and based...
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If You Want To Warm Up For Carnival, ‘Cidade Do Samba’ is The Right Place For You
Following the same exploratory tour, the Carnival Experience, promoted by Grande Rio Samba School, opens the workshop for visitors who want to know...
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Rio’s Historical Valongo Wharf Reopens After Restoration
The Valongo Wharf archaeological site, in downtown Rio de Janeiro, reopened in November after undergoing renovation work. The restoration of...
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Christ the Redeemer Welcomes Taylor Swift With Open Arms and A Special Projection
Taylor Swift arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday (16) for a series of shows in Brazil and, in Rio,...
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“People of our time: The Pulse of Today’s World in Canvas” by Paulo Govea
Experience Paulo Govea's thought-provoking visual art at the “People of our time: The Pulse of Today's World in Canvas” event....
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Does Brazil Celebrate Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving is a harvest festival that originated in England and was brought to the Americas by European settlers. It is...
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Pratt Manhattan Gallery Exhibits: “Amazonia”
Amazonia builds on the premise that environmental problems require ecological knowledge as well as cultural articulation. Berta Sichel, curator; and...
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Ailton Krenak Is The First Indigenous Person To Join Brazilian Academy Of Letters
With 23 votes, indigenous writer and environmental activist Ailton Krenak was elected in October to the Brazilian Academy of Letters,...
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Brazilian Cheese Among World’s Top 12 In French Competition
The Mondial du Fromage et des Produits Laitiers Tours, in France, awarded Brazil 81 medals in this year’s edition. The...
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Ancient Rock Carving Found In The Amazon River
A severe drought in the Amazon River exposed ancient rock carvings that had been submerged for centuries. The carvings, which...
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Halloween Overshadows Brazilian Folklore
Brazilians are celebrating Halloween more than ever. Although the tradition has never been part of the Brazilian culture, in recent...
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The Collector of Heads: A New Book from Ana Matsusaki
The Brazilian author and illustrator Ana Matsusaki visited the United States in the month of October to debut her book...
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Rio Is The First Portuguese-Speaking City To Be Chosen By UNESCO As The World Book Capital
The title of World Book Capital is awarded annually by UNESCO to a city that has demonstrated excellence in its...
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“Pictures of Ghosts” to represent Brazil at Oscars
The Brazilian Academy of Cinema and Audiovisual Arts announced the film “Pictures of Ghosts” (“Retratos Fantasmas”) by Kleber Mendonça Filho as Brazil’s...
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“Healing Leaves: The Myth Of The Orisha Ossanhe” By Luzia Castaneda
“The work began in the Poconos Mountains in Pennsylvania in the summer of 2020. I was painting and a leaf...
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