What does the
disappearance
of the Amazon
have to do with the
disappearance
of Venice?
As the city sinks, Yanomami filmmaker Morzaniel Ɨramari presents his work at a premier international film festival and reflects on the 'revenge of the Earth' as he realizes Venice may succumb to the effects of climate disruption
‘Art history must be rewritten to include the Indigenous presence’
The Amazon artist Denilson Baniwa is one of the highlights at the Amazon Biennial in Belém. Curated by a diverse team of women, this “trans and multi” event is a must-see for anyone who wants to understand Brazil
Trials of love and strength at a traditional indigenous wedding
Samela Sateré Mawé and Tukumã Pataxó, digital influencers who represent the new face of indigenous youth and promote the culture of native peoples, were recently married in a Pataxó ceremony known as the Aragwaksã
Micélio
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Mycelium: the invisible force nourishing the visible life of the forest
Underground, hidden from sight, fungi are silently doing a remarkable job, associating with plant roots
Where is the navel of the world?
To launch Francy Baniwa’s book, celebrated as a “literary event,” flames were reignited at the National Museum, in Rio de Janeiro—this time, for the purpose of hosting memories as part of a twelve-hour vigil conducted by Ailton Krenak. Those who lived this experience will never forget it.
Viviário
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Joaquim Melo: a discreet “friend of the lights”
'In this era of the deliberate destruction of nature, rampant consumerism, unhealthy narcissism and the metaverse (or should it be murder-verse?), Joaquim was committed to forming readers and, while hardly rich, donated books to students and readers from humble backgrounds, something I witnessed on several occasions. He gave all of himself that he could, in a gesture of profound generosity, with affection was paramount'
