The dreamy, sexy sculptures of Brennand
Ceramist Francisco Brennand is probably the greatest Brazilian sculptor in activity. Inspired by the works of Pablo Picasso, Joán Miró and Fernand Léger, that he […]
Recife
Recife and Olinda: Brazilian Carnival beyond Rio
By José Alberto Gonçalves Pereira* Rio, Salvador, Recife or Olinda? Which town promotes the best carnival in Brazil? It is a very arguable question […]
Zeppelin over the tropics
Rio, early thirties. “We ran upstairs to the open porch and saw the colossal Graf Zeppelin float by above us, sunshine reflecting from its silver […]