Three Rotterdam museums show the diversity of Brazilian culture today

project of architect Lina Bo Bardi

Brazil Contemporary – Contemporary art, architecture, visual culture and design

Three Rotterdam museums – Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, the Netherlands Architecture Institute and Nederlands Fotomuseum – are bringing the rich culture of Brazil to the city on the Maas. Brazil Contemporary – Contemporary art, architecture, visual culture and design presents every facet of Brazilian culture in three exhibitions, a publication, and a programme of activities. Brazil Contemporary will run from 30 May to 23 August 2009.

After the success of China Contemporary (2006), the museums have decided to join forces again to focus on a country that has emerged as a global player in economic, social and cultural terms within a short period. Brazil Contemporary presents a broad panorama of Brazilian culture and introduces the public to young Brazilian artists, architects, photographers, filmmakers and designers. Brazil is inspiring, astounding, amazing. Brazilian culture will go to your head!

work of Helio Oiticica

What? Brazil Contemporary - Contemporary art, architecture, visual culture and design
When? May 30 - August 23 2009
Where? Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, the Netherlands Architecture Institute and Nederlands Fotomuseum, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
Want to know more? www.brazilcontemporary.nl (online from end of March)