Category: Arts & Culture
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The Colorful Art of Tati Vitsic
Tati Vitsic is a Brazilian artist and designer based in New York, graduated with honors from the Fashion Institute of Technology and active in the international textile industry. In her first “Christmas Pop-Up Shop,” Tati will present “Pommy New York” – her design brand for prints. The show will feature original art and products with…
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José Leonilson: Empty Man Inaugurated at Americas Society
In the 1980s, when the world reverberated with the shockwaves caused by AIDS, Brazilian artist José Leonilson (1957–1993) adapted the political discourse of the epidemic into a metaphysical rumination. His work offers a pantheon of symbols, poetics, and patterns, tracing in personal terms the odyssey of a disease that provoked fear, confusion, and panic. Americas…
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apArt Opens Unit in New York
apArt Private Gallery opened its doors in New York with the first Solo Art Exhibition “Terebintina” by Brazilian artist Marcello Serpa on October 5, 2017, in the Upper East Side, Manhattan.apArt is a private space where, through appointments, guests can appreciate, buy, or rent fine art, as well as meet and converse with the emerging…
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Do You Like to Dance Forró?
Forró is the popular Brazilian music and dance, now very international, that shakes the hips and fills the dance floor, originating from the northeastern states of Brazil. Some forró fans say it is one of the easiest ballroom dances to master, which would explain why it is so addictive and increasingly popular.If you enjoy this…
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3rd Annual International Choro Festival
From November 9 to 12, 2017, those who appreciate the genuine sound of Brazilian instrumental music will have the opportunity to enjoy the 3rd Annual “International Choro Festival” in New York City. The Brazilian Music Foundation (BMF), in partnership with Asuos Productions, will present the III Annual International Choro Festival (ChoroFest), featuring a variety of…
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Brazilian Teen Opens Bridal Week at New York Fashion Week
New York Fashion Week is one of the most iconic events filled with celebrities that the city has to offer. Hundreds of models, designers, and industry moguls flock to NYFW to see what Fall 2017 will bring. And for the Bridal Week at NYFW, many potential brides pay close attention to the silhouettes, embroidery, and…
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The Romance that Captivated Brazil, Now in English
It captivated Brazil when it was first published in 2000. It quickly became a best-seller, both for the gripping saga of the Werck Family, cursed supernaturally, and for the remarkable way the book came to be. The author Valéria Lopes received the epic story as a gift from her spiritual guide Andorra so that she…
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The Book of Mormon on Broadway
The Book of Mormon on Broadway is one of the five highest-grossing shows on Broadway. The musical was created by the duo behind the success of “South Park,” Trey Parker and Matt Stone, along with Robert Lopez, creator of “Avenue Q.” In 2011, the show was nominated for 14 Tony Awards and won 9, including…
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Action Movies in 2018
2017 was a surprising year for cinema, but 2018 promises to surpass the mark with even more great films. Whether blockbuster or independent, the promises keep coming, and exciting trailers fuel the hype within us. Want to know which movies are the most anticipated for the coming year? Check out the list:• The Shape of…
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Blue Note, now in Rio de Janeiro
The most emblematic jazz club in the world has just opened its first branch in the southern hemisphere, in Rio de Janeiro. The Blue Note is yet another venture by entrepreneur Luiz Calainho, director of L21 participações, along with partners Daniel Stain, Marcelo Megale, Flávio Pinheiro, and the promotional marketing group TGF, led by Armando…