Category: Arts & Culture
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‘Women In Art’ Brings Works by Artists from Various Countries to NY, Including Brazil
In International Women’s Month, an international group exhibition featuring works by women from around the world arrives in New York. Created by visual artist and curator Leda Maria, “Women In Art” is on display at the Jadite Gallery, 662 10th Avenue between 46th and 47th Streets, New York, NY 10036 from March 7 to 16.…
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‘Women In Art’ Brings Works by Artists from Various Countries, Including Brazil, to NY
In the international women’s month, an international group exhibition featuring works by women from around the world has arrived in New York. Created by visual artist and curator Leda Maria, “Women In Art” is on display at the Jadite Gallery, 662 10th Avenue between 46th and 47th Streets, New York, NY 10036 from March 7…
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Domício Coutinho, Founder of the Brazilian Library in NY, Passes Away at 93
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Brazilian literature in the United States lost its greatest supporter and promoter on Thursday, March 7, Mr. Domício Coutinho. Based in New York for many years, he was well-loved in the local community and admired for his tireless efforts to promote Brazilian culture abroad. I met Domício in 2005 when I learned about a union…
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Musical Genre Choro Declared Cultural Heritage of Brazil
Choro, a genuinely Brazilian musical genre, also known as ‘chorinho’, has been declared a cultural heritage of Brazil, recognizing its importance in the culture and history of the country. This genre is characterized by the use of instruments such as mandolin, flute, seven-string guitar, pandeiro, cavaquinho, and clarinet, which form the basis of choro groups.…
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Musical Genre Choro Declared Cultural Heritage of Brazil
Choro, a genuinely Brazilian musical genre, also known as ‘chorinho’, has been declared a cultural heritage of Brazil, a recognition of its significance to the culture and history of the country. This genre is characterized by the use of instruments such as mandolin, flute, seven-string guitar, pandeiro, cavaquinho, and clarinet, which form the basis of…
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International Women’s Day: Inspire Inclusion
International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Every year, this day – March 8 – serves as a powerful reminder of the progress made toward gender equality and highlights the work that still needs to be done. In 2024, the theme of the campaign…
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Italian Cultural Center Celebrates 150 Years of Italian Immigration to Brazil
Rio de Janeiro welcomed a new cultural center: the Italian Cultural Center Polo Cultural ItalianoRio – art, design, and innovation. This center is the result of an inter-institutional project between the Consulate General of Italy in Rio, the Italian Cultural Institute, and the European Institute of Design (EID). It aims to transform the first floor…
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How Easter is Celebrated in Brazil?
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Discover how Easter is celebrated in Brazil, with Holy Week masses, chocolate eggs, the Easter Bunny, and the best destinations like Gramado, Pomerode, and Penedo.
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How St. Patrick’s Day Gained New Life in America
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Every March 17, the U.S. transforms into an emerald country for a day. Americans wear green clothes and drink green beer. Green milkshakes, bagels, and grits appear on menus. In a trick worthy of a leprechaun, Chicago even dyes its river green. Revellers from coast to coast celebrate all things Irish by raising pints of…
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Eduardo Kobra: Learn More About the Artist’s Studio in São Paulo
If you are one of those who truly appreciate Eduardo Kobra’s incredible work, we have great news. The artist has decided to open the doors of his studio at the FAMA Museum in Itu, São Paulo. It’s an opportunity to see his works up close, known for their unique characteristics, full of colors and beauty.…