Art Gallery
'Arches of Lapa'
A young man strides forcefully across this composition by Mauro Fichman. Located in the neighborhood of Lapa, these stone arches are a famous landmark of Rio de Janeiro, originally constructed during colonial times to serve as an aqueduct.
'The Rest of Boats'
Copacabana's blue skies and golden sands offer respite to these boats after a long fishing day. Home to an extensive fishing community, Copacabana is awaken every morning by men putting their boats out to sea.
'Pottery Works'
Smoke lays low in the heavy air, obstructing vision and inhibiting clarity. Repetitive hemispheres extend to the hazy horizon; ponderous, they seem anchored to the earth.
'View of Pedra Bonita'
Stretching toward Africa, the Atlantic sends rolling swells to break against Pedra Bonita, the easternmost point of land in Rio de Janeiro. To the right, the S�o Conrado neighborhood hugs the sandy beach.
'Rio's Guitar'
This spectacular photograph by Sid Bond borrows light from the morning sun to capture Rio de Janeiro's renowned landmark, Sugar Loaf Hill. Situated in Guanabara Bay, the hilly landscape recalls the shape of a guitar. Printed on Fuji paper with a Panam� paper mat.
'Urban Plots'
Tracking across textured fields, bold lines like highways weave urban stories. Patricia Mado suggests a roadmap, enclosing myriad stories and plots within its intriguing borders. "I'm fascinated by the story lines I find day by day.
Madhubani painting, 'Half Woman, Half Man'
Bharti Dayal juxtaposes warm and cool colors as she depicts Lord Shiva and Parvati as a single being. The beautiful consort of Shiva, Parvati is adored and petitioned by wives seeking a happy married life.
Madhubani painting, 'Lovebirds'
Birds face one another, their bodies forming a sweet blue heart. Round golden eyes express their devotion as the couple touches red beak to red beak. All is joyous color in this lovely Madhubani painting by Bharti Dayal.
'Feeling, Not Showing Its Beauty'
Looking closely at leaves, Somchai Sawasdee perceives their beauty through all the senses � their hushed rustle, pungent fragrance and delicate textures. Sunlight and shadow heighten the magical sense of this very personal etching.
'Ocucaje Valley'
Emerging from a yellow pyramid, birds sail across the sky and transform themselves into fish. The beautiful images come to life in a colorful composition by Sof�a Pinto. Her inspiration comes from Paracas archeological sites in the Ocucaje Valley in Ica.