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Tarsila do Amaral: Inventing Modern Art in Brazil
Tarsila do Amaral (Brazilian, 1886-1973) is a fundamental figure in the history of modernism in Latin America. Next year, from February 11 to June 3, MoMA in New York will hold the first exhibition in the United States dedicated exclusively to the artist. The exhibition focuses on her pivotal production from the 1920s, from her…
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Bianca Rossini Launches New Bossa Nova Album
After the success of her previous albums ‘Meu Amor’ and ‘Kiss of Brasil’, Bianca Rossini releases ‘Vento do Norte’, her latest collection of original bossa nova classics. In Vento do Norte, Bianca Rossini presents 10 sensual compositions, establishing a variety of pleasant moods with irresistible bossa nova rhythms. The singer wrote all the lyrics and…
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Brasília: Life After Design
Situated 10,000 kilometers from the Amazon and 18 hours from Rio, the city of Brasília — the capital of Brazil — is a mythical place: a concrete utopia born from the desert. In 1956, during the rebirth of Brazilian democracy, visionary architect Oscar Niemeyer and urban planner Lúcio Costa created an urban plan and structures…
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Brazil: Now a Country of Emigrants
Historically, Brazil has been a destination country, influenced by successive waves of immigrants. Some early initiatives, such as Decree No. 80 (1824) and government programs that provided subsidies for immigrants’ travel costs, promoted the growth of European migrant communities. The abolition of slavery in 1888 led the economy to face a labor shortage, particularly felt…
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Luiz Melodia, talented Brazilian singer, dies at 66
Luiz Melodia, actor, singer, and songwriter of Brazilian MPB, rock, blues, soul, and samba, passed away in early August, leaving a valuable legacy to Brazilian music. Outside the establishment of the music industry, Luís Melodia is a talented composer and performer who paid the price for his independence with an erratic discography. His songs, many…
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Brazil and the USA United Against Transnational Crime
With the aim of intensifying the fight against drug, arms, and human trafficking, as well as the repression of financial crime, Brazil and the United States ratified several bilateral agreements during a recent trip to Washington DC. The mission was led by Brazil’s Minister of Justice and Public Security, Torquato Jardim. According to Jardim, the…
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ArtBrazil in Florida
ArtBrazil is an annual multimedia contemporary art fair that promotes and showcases the work of visual artists to the American and international public. This year’s opening night will be on Thursday, September 14. The idea behind this 30-day exhibition and artistic gathering is not only to exchange experiences and brainstorm among artists from different parts…
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For a More Effective BNDES
Broad reforms to modernize the state-owned National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) could help Brazil support productivity growth and job creation by making better use of investment capital, according to a new study by the World Bank Group, “Towards a More Effective BNDES.” The study provides the Brazilian government with recommendations to establish…
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Wine Circuit in Serra Gaúcha
Discover Serra Gaúcha, the heart of Brazilian wine production, with family and industrial wineries, Italian cuisine, Maria Fumaça tours, and historical routes in Caxias do Sul and Bento Gonçalves.
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Population Can Help Shape the Climate Change Debate
The Ministry of the Environment (MMA) is developing a web portal for education and public awareness about climate change and invites society to participate. The EducaClima portal, which will be launched by the end of this year, will provide information from both government entities and civil society organizations engaged with the topic. The main sections…