Mauricio Guajardo Wins Chaco Biennial in Argentina
Chilean sculptor Mauricio Guajardo won top prize at the 2026 Bienal del Chaco in Resistencia, Argentina, with his stone work...
July 26, 2026Section
Art and Culture
Art and Culture News in Rio de Janeiro and Brazil
Juan Carlos Distéfano, Master of Argentine Sculpture, Dies at 92
Juan Carlos Distéfano, one of Argentina's most important sculptors and a chronicler of state violence, has died at 92. He...
July 26, 2026
Guyanese Literary Giant Ian McDonald Dies at 93
Dr. Ian McDonald, the Guyanese poet, novelist and editor, died on 19 July 2026 aged 93. He shaped Caribbean letters...
July 25, 2026
A Colombian Chef Wins Argentina’s First Michelin Star for a Foreigner
Colombian chef Aris Pabón, 24, just became the first foreigner to earn a Michelin star in Argentina at his Mendoza...
July 24, 2026
Latin American Cinema Takes the Spotlight at Venice 2026
Gael García Bernal's 'Hombre al Agua' and Marco Bechis's 'Ritorno a Buenos Aires' lead Latin American films at Venice 2026,...
July 24, 2026
Joan Miró Works Never Before Seen in Brazil Hit São Paulo
A Joan Miró exhibition, Miró: Mestre das Formas, opens August 7 at MAB FAAP in São Paulo with more than...
July 23, 2026
Lázaro Ramos Named Ambassador of Brazil’s Afro Brasil Museum
Lázaro Ramos, one of Brazil's most respected actors and cultural figures, has been announced as the new institutional ambassador
July 23, 2026
Despertares 2026 Brings Star Ballet Gala to Mexico City
Despertares, the ambitious dance gala that transforms a massive Mexico City arena into an intimate celebration of movement
July 22, 2026
Venezuela Solidarity Concerts Raise US$ for Quake Victims
Venezuela solidarity concerts in Buenos Aires and Santiago this July will raise funds for families devastated by the June earthquakes....
July 20, 2026