Praia do Diabo is a very small beach, stuck between the two giants Copacabana and Ipanema.
As it is smaller than its two neighbors, it is also less crowded, and looks much wilder. Perfect place to see the sunrise in winter, with a few surfers for only company.
A Mesa is an art gallery, founded by four women, who define it as a resistant space.
It is located in the colorful Morro da Conceição, in front of a small square where talks and events are held in parallel with exhibitions, gathering local inhabitants and visitors.
Created by artists Manoela Medeiros and Romain Dumesnil, Átomos is an artist-run independent space located in the port area and historical neighborhood Santo Cristo of Rio de Janeiro. Shows and artistic events are often held.
Parque Lage is a mansion from the 19th century, located in the middle of a luxuriant and refreshing park. It has become today a school of art, where exhibitions are often held, and also hosts a cafe and restaurant.
Instituto Moreira Salles is a beautiful house surrounded by a nice garden in Gavea neighborhood. It holds exhibitions dedicated to pieces from its collections (about photography, cinema, music and iconography).
Niterói is located just in front of Rio de Janeiro, on the other side of Guanabara bay. The city hosts most of Niemeyer's architectural masterpieces. Among them, the Museum of Contemporary Art of Niterói, which curves are typical of the architect's work.
Apart from visiting the contemporary art exhibitions and admiring the architecture of the place, you can also enjoy a breathtaking view over Rio de Janeiro.
Olivia Sophie van Leeuwen is a partner at Halal and head of the documentary film department, Halal Docs. Halal is an established Amsterdam based film production company & photography agency with a big creative team, connected to people and networks all across the world
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