Is coffee for children?
I don’t remember a day of my life I didn’t have a cup of coffee mixed with milk at wake up time. It is absolutely […]
Articles by rescharf
Communist Niemeyer's churches
Centenarian Oscar Niemeyer, the internationally acclaimed architect, just published a book with photos of the 16 gorgeous churches and chapels he conceived. A historic communist […]
The best Brazilian insults
Time for some political incorrectness, folks. Is there a way of cursing, of insulting someone in Brazil without losing your elegance? If you are a […]
Great documentary about forró, the popular Brazilian ball
This documentary, produced in 2008 by journalists Adriana Caitano and Galton Sé, is a great overview of Forró Pé-de-Serra movement. It shows how traditional forró […]
Azulejos – the Portuguese tiles everywhere in Brazil
Azulejos, the very typical Portuguese white and blue tilework, can still be found in several Brazilian cities, generally remnant from the colonial years. They began […]
Nova Friburgo in the 19th Century – photos from Dom Pedro II collection
Settled by 2,000 Swiss immigrants in the northern mountains of the state of Rio, Nova Friburgo has a vague alpine feel that attracts tourists since […]
You have never seen Raul Seixas this way
Raul Seixas, the rock composer and singer who died 22 years ago at the age of 44, was one of the main representatives of the […]
The worst commercials on Brazilian TV
There is something absolutely delicious about bad quality publicity. These TV ads, old or new, are as seducing as a package of junk snacks. First, […]
A day with the Kamayurá indians
This really cool documentary produced by Current TV network takes you to a Kamayurá indians village in the upper Xingu river, in the state of […]
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 […]