Art, architecture and travel in Brazil

34th São Paulo Bienal arrives at Luma Arles for first European presentation

An exhibition of highlights from the 34th São Paulo Bienal is at Luma Arles, marking its European and tour finale

By Martha Elliott Published 21 December 22

Espasso launches Arthur Casas furniture in Miami

Design Miami 2022: Espasso presents new Arthur Casas furniture, unveiling the Tapajós collection inspired by Brazilian heritage

By Maria Sobrino Published 5 December 22

Casa Higienópolis: a São Paulo mansion reborn to display the best of Brazilian style and history

Casa Higienópolis is the latest revival project by retail company Iguatemi, a mansion merging neoclassical style and Brazilian flair

By Scott Mitchem Published 23 November 22

This Brazil mountain retreat is a ‘timeless ruin‘

Bocaina-Paraty House is a timeless Brazil mountain retreat by architects Cicero Ferraz Cruz and Fábio Mosaner

By Ellie Stathaki Published 22 November 22

Brazilian creatives launch Boteco Brasil: a curated World Cup pop-up experience in London

By Ellen Himelfarb Last updated 2 November 22

The Campana Brothers team up with Fabio Salini on a 'Dangerous Luxury' jewellery line

By JJ Martin Last updated 31 October 22

Local studio Saito Arquitetos puts its stamp on David Libeskind’s São Paulo block

The redesign takes its cues from the client’s rich collection of books and passion for cinema

By Ellie Stathaki Last updated 28 October 22

Marcio Kogan brings Brazilian design to Vietnam with Caye Sereno

By Daven Wu Last updated 28 October 22

Oscar Niemeyer (1907 - 2012)

By Ellie Stathaki Last updated 28 October 22

Crisa Santos designs spiritual landmarks in São Paulo park

By Harriet Thorpe Last updated 28 October 22

House B in São Paulo invites the great outdoors inside

By Ellie Stathaki Last updated 28 October 22

Etel sets its Brazilian roots down in a new organic Milan flagship

By Erica Firpo Last updated 27 October 22

Beading edge: Brazilian artist Yanna Soares debuts bag line 'Hands of Indigo'

By Katrina Israel Last updated 27 October 22

Trick of the eye: Vik Muniz plays with perception at Galeria Nara Roesler in São Paulo

By Ann Binlot Last updated 26 October 22

Latin America in Construction: MoMA redefines the International Style

By Stephanie Murg Last updated 26 October 22

Etel celebrates its contemporary female forces

Brazilian brand Etel puts its female contemporary designers at the forefront for its newest venture, Women and Design, kicking off with a debut collection by Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola

By Sujata Burman Last updated 25 October 22

Country living: Fazenda Boa Vista by Fernanda Marques Arquitetos

By Elana Wong Last updated 25 October 22

Casa Ubatuba by SPBR has a spectacular aspect and a design to match

By Ellie Stathaki Last updated 25 October 22

Sparkling service: the front-desk name badge gets a precious makeover

By Caragh McKay Last updated 21 October 22

Kyoto stories: a long-lost box of Japanese fabrics has inspired a magical jewellery collection

A box of antique kimono fabric compelled Brazilian jeweller Silvia Furmanovich to create a collection of one-of-a-kind jewels

By Caragh McKay Last updated 21 October 22

Brazilian jeweller H Stern celebrates seven gilt decades with a travelling gold show

By Caitlin McDonald Last updated 21 October 22

Fernanda Marques slots a swimming pool into a Brazilian apartment

By Clare Dowdy Last updated 21 October 22

Twisted logic: architect Eduardo Brito brings a golden spiral to this brave bolthole in Brasilia

By Richard Cook Last updated 21 October 22

Highlights from Brazil’s jewellery design scene

By Jessica Diamond Last updated 21 October 22