The Amazon Forest Room: an artistic immersion

The Amazon Forest Room: an artistic immersion

Credit: Mariano Garcia Brazil 200 looked to the future and invited Osklen, a Brazilian leading sustainable fashion brand, and Instituto-E, a Brazilian NGO, to represent Brazil as pioneers in sustainable development projects in the country and abroad. Oskar Metsavath, President of Instituto-E, Founder and Creative Director of Osklen, and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for the Culture…

Alfredo Andersen: a hidden treasure in the Norwegian art history

Alfredo Andersen: a hidden treasure in the Norwegian art history

Credit: Mariano Garcia The big highlight at Brazil 200 was a celebration of the paintings and adventurous life of the Brazilian-Norwegian painter Alfredo Andersen. He is less known in Norway, however, in Brazil, he has almost legendary status. On his death in 1935, he was buried at the expense of the Brazilian state, and the…

Brazil 200: A major event presented by BNCC

Brazil 200: A major event presented by BNCC

From October 31st to November 2nd took place at Sentralen, in Oslo, the major event presented by BCC, Brazil 200. This special and free-entry event aimed to celebrate two centuries of Brazilian Independence and 180 years of relations with Norway and was a success. We’ve put together a handful of our highlights from Brazil200. A…