Rio de Janeiro | The Big City Diary

Rio de Janeiro Carnival @ Citywide (Friday, 28th February 2014 – Tuesday, 4th March 2014)

The World’s greatest street party – a kaleidoscopic five-day festival of music, dance and Brazilian culture.

 

Yayoi Kusama Endless Obsession @ Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil (until Jan 2014)

This wonderful collection of paintings, sculptures and installations of one of Japan’s most celebrated artists chart a journey through minimalism, pop art and the rise of the feminist aesthetic.

 

Genealogias do Contemporaneo @ Museu de Arte Moderno (1st January – 31st December)

The Permanent Collection of Gilberto Chateaubriand is on display on the top floor of the Museum of Modern Art titled “Contemporary Genealogies”. Bringing some of the leading artists of Brazil from 1920 to 1970, the work is organised in four sections where the viewer is encouraged to explore new perspectives on the modern world, through the eyes of Portinari, Tunga, Tarsila do Amaral and Di Cavalcanti.

 

Get in touch with our experts in Buenos Aires or London for more details on what’s happening in Rio de Janeiro and Brazil. We’re constantly exploring and scouting the best spots to enjoy life in any flavor. From funky new restaurants to local theater productions, we got you covered!