Many galleries at ArtRio have recently begun representing Black and Indigenous artists, though non-white dealers remain a rarity

The sacred artefact’s ultimate destination remains a subject of debate

The inaugural award, established by the Munch Museum in Oslo, commends the artist for works exploring the history of racial violence in Brazil

The São Paulo art fair’s third edition adds a new section for monumental works while staying relentlessly focused on the national scene

Now authenticated by the leading authority on do Amaral, the work’s price has gone up 275%

The giant rose-quartz work at a metro station in Copacabana will get a much-needed makeover

The National Institute of Historical and Artistic Heritage expects the restoration project to conclude in December

The Centro Cultural Bienal das Amazônias and Museu das Amazônias join the cultural scene of Brazil's gateway city to the Amazon

In the past month, record rainfall has wreaked havoc on the state of Rio Grande do Sul

The museum has been slowly rebuilding ever since an electrical fire devastated its building and collection in 2018

The 1823 naturalist tome describes species of monkeys and bats unique to the Amazon

The fair’s organisers have partnered with organisations across the city while New York dealers have a major presence

Artists focus on the legacy of colonialism and the ongoing challenges their people face

A leading Brazilian auctioneer claims that the painting, which was offered for $3.2m in a private viewing during the fair, is a forgery

While earlier editions saw more global participation, South America’s biggest art fair has become a regional showcase and a more inclusive reflection of Brazilian contemporary art

São Paulo fair’s founder says her efforts are “legitimised” by Adriano Pedrosa being the first South American to curate the Venice Biennale this month

The new joint venture will operate in São Paulo and Brussels, opening with solo shows of 2024 Venice Biennale artist Jota Mombaça

No, this does not mean dinosaurs and humans lived there at the same time

Newly discovered rock art, including human and animal footprints, is thought to have been created 2,000 years ago

The veteran artist, famous for his bright colours, is creating site-specific installations at hotels this summer

Authorities also began restoration work on art damaged during the ensuing riots

A detective told local media that police are investigating theft leading to homicide

The Rio de Janeiro site, where one million enslaved Africans disembarked, retains its Unesco World Heritage status

The carvings, which resemble expressive human faces, may be up to 2,000 years old

The gallery's fourth location across three continents has opened on the Place des Vosges in the Marais district

The project, commissioned by Audemars Piguet Contemporary, draws on the artist’s Indigenous heritage to explore collective memory

The fair’s 80 exhibitors include a small but significant coterie of dealers from abroad while Brazilian collectors are out in force

Titled “Choreographies of the Impossible”, the 35th edition of the world’s second-oldest biennial doesn’t dance around charged topics, it dances about them

Arts funding in Brazil is being restored under President Lula, with new projects including a transitory “museum” exploring the history of Brazil’s African diaspora