How a research centre in Buenos Aires is connecting technology and artists
Buenos Aires has created an innovative cultural infrastructure to support its multimedia and digital artists.
How Brasília is shaping the city into a thriving hub of creative excellence
Brasilia is developing its creative businesses through a funding support programme that aims to up-skill creative workers and enhance the reputation of the city for cultural excellence on a.
Why ‘Mala do Livro’ is revolutionising reading and building communities in Brasília
The city of Brasilia is increasing reading opportunities and empowering communities by bringing micro-libraries to city neighbourhoods.
How Rio de Janeiro’s ‘Ações Locais’ is dismantling barriers for marginalised producers
Unable to access mainstream funding, Rio de Janeiro's cultural producers needed support to redress this imbalance. A local programme is striving to overcome entrenched racial and cultural biases.
Rio de Janeiro
Cultural Policy in Rio de Janeiro
Supporting its citizens through innovative funding models that champion diversity and creativity
Cultural policy
The Prefeitura de Rio is the administrative body for the city, with.
Play, learn, grow: what makes ‘Piapi’ a unique experience for young children in São Paulo
São Paulo has introduced a city-wide arts initiative to meet the needs of young children and their communities who previously had no access to cultural programmes.
How the Buenos Aires neighbourhood ‘Abasto’ shaped its cultural renaissance through community collaboration
The cultural landscape of Buenos Aires was significantly impacted by the Covid-19 restrictions, particularly affecting independent cultural organisations that were already structurally vulnerable prior to the pandemic. Abasto, a.
Beyond blockbusters: bringing cinema and harmony to Rio’s favelas
Access to cinema becomes an important way of encountering other cultures and ideas, and learning more about the world.
A look at how a Brazilian orchestra is bringing harmony to hospitals
To alleviate the stress associated with hospital visits and improve wellbeing, live music is being brought to the hospitals of Brasília.
RIO DE JANEIRO JOINS WORLD CITIES CULTURE FORUM
Famous for its street art, samba schools and hosting the largest carnival in the world, Rio de Janeiro is joining World Cities Culture Forum.