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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Works by Alair Gomes, Ivan Serpa, Wanda Pimentel, and others go up for auction in Paris

A collection of works by notable Brazilian artists, previously curated by art critic Roberto Pontual, will be auctioned in Paris.

Mar 2 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Investment fund seeks to finance the buying and selling of works of art

A Brazilian investment fund is set to launch for acquiring high-end artworks, targeting qualified investors with a minimum investment of R$ 1 million.

Mar 1 • 15:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Exhibition in honor of Assis Marinho opens at the Potiguar Pinacoteca

An exhibition celebrating the work of Brazilian painter Assis Marinho has opened at the Potiguar Pinacoteca in Natal, Brazil.

Mar 1 • 12:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Salvador hosts G20 summit exhibition showcasing the history of Brazilian art

The Museum of Modern Art of Bahia is hosting a G20 exhibition featuring 80 works that highlight the history of Brazilian art until June 28, 2024.

Mar 1 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Triennial of Arts 'Frestas' occupies Sorocaba to highlight artists from the interior

The 'Frestas' Triennial of Arts in Sorocaba showcases local artists alongside notable names in Brazilian art, challenging the dominance of São Paulo.

Feb 28 • 18:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Brazilian artist Carla Chaim debuts with a solo exhibit at MACBA

Brazilian artist Carla Chaim debuts her solo exhibit titled 'Suspension' at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MACBA) in Buenos Aires, showcasing her exploration of the body's physical and symbolic boundaries.

Feb 27 • 15:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Taubaté's clay work receives national certificate of originality

The clay work produced by artisans in Taubaté has received national recognition through an official certificate from the Brazilian government, acknowledging its originality.

Feb 26 • 12:46 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula and the Art of Crossing the Street to Step on Banana Peels

The article discusses Brazilian political figures Lula, Janja, Toffoli, and Moraes, analyzing their public image management and potential miscalculations ahead of the upcoming presidential election.

Feb 24 • 18:40 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Actor who portrayed violence in favelas is shot dead in Salvador

Moisés Trindade, a 33-year-old actor known for his role in a webseries about life in Brazilian favelas, was shot dead in Salvador.

Feb 24 • 14:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Woman who covered her car with crochet in Goiás has also created a song for Luciano Huck; video

Ilene Fonseca, a crochet artist from Goiás, has made headlines for covering her car in crochet and creating a song dedicated to Brazilian TV host Luciano Huck in hopes of meeting him.

Feb 22 • 21:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Exhibition in Salvador (BA) brings together hundreds of works by Vik Muniz, one of Brazil's most important contemporary artists

An exhibition in Salvador features hundreds of works by acclaimed Brazilian artist Vik Muniz, showcasing some pieces that have never been displayed in Brazil before.

Feb 20 • 01:49 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Jewelry Stores Look to Artists and Transform Their Works into Body Accessories

Brazilian jewelry stores are collaborating with artists to turn their artworks into luxury body accessories, blending fine art with wearable fashion.

Feb 18 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Aposta Psica' opens registrations for artists from the Amazon; selected will earn up to R$ 3,000

The 'Aposta Psica' initiative has opened registrations for new musical talents from the Brazilian Amazon, offering financial support to selected artists.

Feb 12 • 18:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Debret and Carnival: Know the story of the painting that became a symbol of street revelry in colonial Brazil

The article discusses the significance of Jean-Baptiste Debret's 1823 watercolor 'A Day of Entrudo (Carnival)', highlighting its portrayal of early Brazilian carnival traditions that differ from contemporary celebrations.

Feb 12 • 08:00 UTC
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National & Local

At 90 years old, Alaíde Costa records an album with unreleased songs in São Paulo

Alaíde Costa, the celebrated Brazilian singer, is recording her third album with new songs as part of a trilogy, marking a significant milestone in her career at the age of 90.

Feb 10 • 21:21 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Rare works by Antonio Dias in an exhibition in São Paulo are valued at R$ 25 million

An exhibition of rare paintings by Brazilian artist Antonio Dias, valued at R$ 25 million, opens at the Gomide&Co gallery in São Paulo amidst a vibrant Carnival season.

Feb 10 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

FIFA releases posters of the cities for the Women's World Cup in Brazil; see

FIFA has unveiled posters representing the eight Brazilian cities hosting matches for the Women's World Cup 2027, showcasing local cultural symbols and artistic talent.

Feb 9 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Return on investments in Brazilian paintings is lower than inflation, says research

A study indicates that investments in Brazilian paintings from 2012 to 2022 yielded returns below inflation and traditional financial investments like the stock market.

Feb 8 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The new vanguard of Tarsila: descendant connects a new generation to the works of the artist who died more than 50 years ago

Paola Montenegro, the great-grandniece of Brazilian artist Tarsila do Amaral, is using digital platforms to introduce her ancestor's modernist art to a new generation.

Feb 8 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Support project for beginner artists launches 2026 edition

The project 'From the Atelier Directly to You' launches its 2026 edition on October 10 in São Paulo, aimed at supporting Brazilian emerging artists who lack commercial representation.

Feb 6 • 17:34 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Meet the Brazilian Who Gives Tours in Portuguese at the National Gallery of Washington

Maria Amélia Ramaciotti, a 72-year-old Brazilian guide, offers free tours in Portuguese at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., showcasing works by renowned artists such as Leonardo da Vinci and Pablo Picasso for the past 30 years.

Feb 3 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

The Antigone of Sophocles and what connects it with Capoeira

A theater performance titled "Antigones" reinterprets the myth of Sophocles' Antigone, blending themes of the past and present with a focus on the Afro-Brazilian martial art of Capoeira.

Jan 14 • 07:45 UTC

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