OUT OF SIGHT, OUT OF MIND

An uncommon view of the Sugar Loaf, in Rio de Janeiro. The image, taken by the Sao Jose dos Campos University, unveils the morphogenesis of the Guanabara bay. Depth at Praia Vermelha (Red Beach due to the color of its sand) reaches 100 feet. 

GERALDO SIMPLICIO, a true self-made artisan

Born in the state of Ceará, nicknamed Nêgo, he produces earthen sculptures onto the banks of his piece of land taking advantage mostly of large rocks and embedding them in the sculptures in the city of Nova Friburgo, in the state of Rio de Janeiro. After modeling the scene it is covered by a layer of black clay. Then, it is covered by large sheets of plastic for months and the humid weather condition enhances the growth of mould, which gives the pieces a fancy look as well as preserves them from eroding.

Brasil is calling you!

A Must See

Filmado ao longo de quase dois anos, Lixo Extraordinário acompanha a visita do artista plástico Vik Muniz a um dos maiores aterros sanitários do mundo: o Jardim Gramacho, na periferia do Rio de Janeiro. Lá, ele fotografa um grupo de catadores de materiais recicláveis.

For two years, Lixo Extraordinário ("Amazing Trash") follows the footsteps of plastic artist Vic Muniz to one of the world´s largest sanitary landfills - the Jardim Gramacho neighborhood, in the outskirts of Rio. At such place he takes pictures of a group of  litter-pickers.