Category: Arts & Culture
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U.S. Copyright Law Makes Thousands of Classics Free for All
Fans of old classics are now free to use and adapt stories, songs, and films published in 1925, thanks to the protections of U.S. copyright laws for the livelihood of creators and the appreciation of future generations.
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Success Stories in New York – Part I
He was born on a farm in southern Bahia. At 15, he moved in with his uncles in Feira do Santana to prepare for college entrance exams. He wanted to study medicine but ended up being accepted into his second choice and went to study biology at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul.…
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Discover Marabaixo and Boi-Bumbá, the New Additions to Brazil’s National Cultural Heritage
Tourists visiting Brazil can take the opportunity to explore various unique cultural expressions that preserve and narrate the country’s history. In northern Brazil, two received special protection this month: The National Institute of Historical and Artistic Heritage (Iphan) recognized Marabaixo and Boi-Bumbá as cultural heritage of Brazil. This means that the government will strengthen actions…
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Sanford Biggers Transforms Rockefeller Center with Bronze Sculpture ‘Oracle’
This spring, multidisciplinary artist Sanford Biggers will transform Rockefeller Center with several public art exhibitions, including the highly anticipated monumental sculpture Oracle. Presented by the Art Production Fund and Rockefeller Center, in partnership with Marianne Boesky Gallery and in production for several years, Biggers will be the first artist invited by Rockefeller Center for a…
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Poetry Helps American Doctors Heal Themselves
Dr. Daniel Becker writes poems every morning before treating patients. He is one of the American doctors discovering in the healing power of poetry a way to improve listening and cope with the stresses of the profession.
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Beach, sun, and diverse cuisine: the recipe for a flavorful trip through the Northeast
Considered one of the richest and most diverse regions in the country due to its variety of festivals, dances, religious manifestations, customs, superstitions, and many other forms of artistic and cultural expressions, the Brazilian Northeast holds a true treasure of delicious typical foods. The region’s cuisine is filled with spices and flavors that perfectly match…
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Someone in the Library (Episode LVI)
Durval was in the middle of the hallway when he noticed, through the gap of the library door, a shadow moving inside. There was indeed someone with him in the house. If what Dolores had said was true, he was in danger at that moment. First, the killer had threatened Durval by letter. Then he…
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Origin of Brazilian Popular Expressions – Part I
The stories behind “pagar o pato”, “puxar o saco”, “pão-duro” and other common terms in spoken Portuguese in Brazil. If you think that everyday terms like “pagar o pato” and “puxar o saco” are modern inventions, you are very mistaken: most of these sayings are at least a century old, with several dating back to…
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Courage
Planet Earth – Solar SystemA.D. 2021Local temperature: +/- 28 degreesStellar Region: Triângulo Mineiro (North)LogbookWatchword: Courage Fellow travelers interested in assisting in crossing earthly difficulties – the spiritual benefactors, residing in the Greater Life, offer us (in this moment of reflection) a true treasure of blessings, revitalizing the necessary strength to face the problems of everyday…
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The Success of Designer Tati Vitsic in NY
The crayons and colored pencils of childhood traced the destiny of carioca designer Tati Vitsic, who today is thriving in New York, serving major brands such as GAP, Lucky Brand, Reebok, and Macy’s.Her entrepreneurial spirit is evident in the stationery products of her company “Pommy New York,” which has earned her several awards, including the…