Tag Archives: Brasil

The story of cities #15: the rise and ruin of Rio de Janeiro’s first favela | Cities | The Guardian

Posted on April 25, 2016 by agogo22

Since it was first built by war veterans in 1897, Morro da Providência has become a complex symbol of poverty, violence and sentimentality, fetishised in popular culture. But where do the favelas fit into Brazil’s vision for the Olympic Games? … Continue reading →

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And after Dilma goes? — news and views

Posted on April 20, 2016 by agogo22

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff isn’t accused of participating in the Lava Jato scandal. There is zero evidence linking her to this. Instead, she is accused of allowing a misleading presentation of the budget deficit by including funds from state-owned banks. … Continue reading →

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Brazil Announces Exhibition Theme for 2016 Venice Biennale — Archy Naija

Posted on April 8, 2016 by agogo22

Responding to curator Alejandro Aravena’s theme “Reporting from the front,” the Fundação Bienal de São Paulo has selected Washington Fajardo to present an exhibition titled “JUNTOS.” The project for the Brazilian pavilion will highlight stories of people who have fought … Continue reading →

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Candomblé: The Epilogue

Posted on April 3, 2016 by agogo22

It’s been awhile now since that fateful night…afraid and alone in a favela…confused, squished, and sweaty…and I’ve had some time to reflect. First and foremost, I was not prepared for the ritual. Yes, it’s probably half my fault for being … Continue reading →

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Love in times of Carnaval

Posted on February 5, 2016 by agogo22

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 2015. https://travelkatphoto.wordpress.com/2016/02/04/love-in-times-of-carnaval/

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You must be nuts!

Posted on January 28, 2016 by agogo22

I bet you don’t know what these are … … or maybe you do if you’re from Brazil or Thailand, but I had never heard of cashew fruit or juice before coming to Brazil. Yes, of course I knew what cashew … Continue reading →

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Carnaval in Recife, Brasil |Segundo

Posted on January 27, 2016 by agogo22

Last year we were full of excitement. Not just the typical thrill of joining the most beautiful party in the world, we were even more ecstatic to reunite with our friends we had met over in Barcelona. To celebrate life with … Continue reading →

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Golden Rain by CharlesTorres

Posted on January 26, 2016 by agogo22

A fantastic day where, through a gap in the clouds, the sun crossed them, reaching the city and illuminating the rain. From 500px http://ift.tt/1NvzeEL https://bestpicpicpic.wordpress.com/2016/01/25/golden-rain-by-charlestorres/

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Blind by lnrdveras

Posted on January 26, 2016 by agogo22

I have drunken deep of joy, And I will taste no other wine tonight. From 500px http://ift.tt/1OJr9Ac https://bestpicpicpic.wordpress.com/2016/01/25/blind-by-lnrdveras/

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Portinhola I by guilhermelazaromendes

Posted on January 25, 2016 by agogo22

Photos taken on Pedrinhas State Penitentiary, Maranhao, Brazil, in January 2015. These photos are part of the homonymous book, written by Guilherme Mendes, about the most violent jail in Brazil. From 500px http://ift.tt/1S2KnoB https://bestpicpicpic.wordpress.com/2016/01/24/portinhola-i-by-guilhermelazaromendes/

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