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Hélio Oiticica: Organizing the Delirium
The first large-scale retrospective in the United States of the work of Hélio Oiticica, the Brazilian artist. One of the most influential artists of the 20th century, Hélio Oiticica’s early work began with formal and geometric investigations in painting and drawing and soon evolved into large-scale “spatial reliefs,” exploding his two-dimensional works into three-dimensional compositions.…
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Brazil Sets Nutrition Goals
Brazil has become the first country to make commitments as part of the UN Decade of Action on Nutrition 2016–2025. Brazil’s 3 commitments, to be achieved by 2019, are as follows: • Stop the growth of the adult obesity rate (currently at 20.8%) • Reduce the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages among adults by at least…
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The Art of Grupo Frente on Display in NY
Galerie Lelong is presenting an exhibition of Grupo Frente until August 5, 2017, in New York. It is the first in-depth exhibition in the U.S. of the historic group of artists based in Rio de Janeiro. It includes works by Lygia Clark, Hélio Oiticica, Abraham Palatnik, Lygia Pape, and Ivan Serpa, and sheds light on…
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Brazil Seeks to Join the OECD
After 23 years of bilateral relations, Brazil has formally requested to join the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The council of the entity will now analyze the inclusion request. Alexandre Parola, spokesperson for the Presidency of the Republic, highlighted that Brazil has been invited for an expanded engagement with the OECD, precisely as…
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Get Ready for Brazil Summerfest 2017
On August 5th, from 6 PM to 10 PM, the City Parks Foundation brings to Central Park the iconic Brazilian samba singer, provocative personality, and signature vocalist Elsa Soares as the headliner of the annual Brazil Summerfest. She has had a very intense career, collaborating with renowned artists and receiving numerous awards. In 2016, she…
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Extreme Sports in Rio
Rio de Janeiro is a Brazilian coastal city situated at the foot of a mountain. It is the shape of Rio de Janeiro that makes the city so admired. After all, just look at the Corcovado and Sugarloaf: huge rocks & classic tourist spots. The layout of the city is very favorable for practicing extreme…
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The Charm of Paraty
With the sticky heat and crowds of tourists beginning to overwhelm New York, there’s no better time to take a much-needed vacation: just ask New Yorker Shannon Fasanella.Shannon, a 24-year-old academic coordinator at the Democracy Prep charter schools, is an experienced traveler but feels that current travel itineraries are lacking a certain vibe and energy.…
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On the Path to the End of the Historic Recession
After two years of the largest recession in its history, the Brazilian economy gained momentum in the wake of economic reforms and the country returned to growth. In the first quarter of 2017, Brazil’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 1% compared to the previous quarter. The data was released by the Brazilian Institute of…
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U.S. Consulate in Porto Alegre Inaugurated in June
The United States Consulate in Porto Alegre was inaugurated in June. The new U.S. consulate is located at Avenida Assis Brasil, 1889 – Passo d’Areia. Appointments for visa interviews at the new consulate can be made on the U.S. Diplomatic Mission website: https://ais.usvisainfo.com/pt-br/niv or https://br.usembassy.gov/pt/vistos/. The presence of the U.S. in Porto Alegre aims to…
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Brazilian Beachwear Brand Debuts Boutique on the West Coast
Luxury Brazilian beachwear brand ViX is opening its first store on the West Coast at Fashion Island in Newport Beach, CA, marking its second location in the U.S. The boutique will showcase the complete ViX collection, including ready-to-wear, shoes, bags, and jewelry.This will be the brand’s second location in the U.S., having opened a store…