The Port, Gateway to Rio, Part 1: The Historic Whitening
This is the first of a four-part series on Rio de Janeiro’s Port Zone. “The Port Zone will be the gateway to the Rio de Janeiro Olympics:” Since the port [...]
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From Valongo to Favela: Exhibition Connects Slave Past With Favelas Today [SLIDESHOW]
The Rio Museum of de Art’s (MAR) primary ongoing exhibition of 2014 From Valongo to Favela: The Imaginary and the Periphery opened its doors last May to showcase the [...]
Pacifying Police Unit (UPP) Installations Part 1: 2008-2010
This is Part 1 in a five-part series documenting Pacifying Police Unit (UPP) Installations. Rio de Janeiro’s Pacifying Police Unit (UPP) program was initiated in [...]
Mail Service in Rio’s Favelas: Community Solutions in the Face of Government Neglect
The informal geography and history of favelas can mean it is difficult for letters and packages to be delivered to residents. The creativity and entrepreneurship of favela [...]
Engaging Play in Rio’s Favelas
What is Play? Play is the action of simply having fun. It encompasses a range of activities that can be accomplished with the body, the mind, with props, and with words. [...]