The Medallion Theory, by Machado de Assis

Theoria do medalhão – de Papeis avulsos, por Machado de Assis – 1882 – Translated from Brazilian 🇧🇷 into English 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 by Enzo Martinelli ©️ Enzo Martinelli 2025 – Are you sleepy? – No, sir. – Neither am I. Let’s talk for a while. Open the window. What time is it? – Eleven o’clock. – The last guest has left our modest dinner. You’ve just … Continue reading The Medallion Theory, by Machado de Assis

Ordem e Progresso! 🇧🇷

Com este post, celebro o alcance de 500 leitores do Brasil e leitores em quase todas as 27 regiões brasileiras, com exceção dos três estados mais remotos do Noroeste: Amazonas, Roraima e Rio Branco. Este marco refere-se a pessoas fora da plataforma WordPress que acessam o site por outros meios, como pesquisas do Google ou links de outros aplicativos e sites, como Facebook ou Twitter. … Continue reading Ordem e Progresso! 🇧🇷

Eliseu Visconti 🖌🖼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Today, we celebrate the birth anniversary of one of Brazil’s most illustrious painters, Eliseu Visconti. Born on July 30, 1866, Visconti was a pioneering figure in the Brazilian art scene, whose adventurous life and exceptional artistry left an indelible mark on the visual arts of his homeland. His legacy, characterized by a seamless blend of European influence and Brazilian sensibility, continues to inspire and resonate … Continue reading Eliseu Visconti 🖌🖼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Postcards from the Americas 🇧🇧🇺🇸🇧🇷

A continent stretching from the North Pole to Antartica and showcasing the whole range of environments the world can offer. My preference goes to the bits in the middle with their irresistible tropical beaches and vibrant local culture. Sandy beaches in Barbados The US Capitol in Washington, DC Sunset at Corcovado behind Christ the Redeemeràs statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Travel Continue reading Postcards from the Americas 🇧🇧🇺🇸🇧🇷

Cristo Redentor 🗿🇧🇷🌅 

🇬🇧Christ the Redeemer at sunset – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil  Dominating the skyline of the “beautiful city” from the tallest hill at the back of the Brazilian metropolis’ sandy beaches, this colossal Art Deco statue of Christ is the most iconic image of Rio and is absolutely stunning in the striking sunset light. Constructed between 1922 and 1931, the statue is 30 metres high, with … Continue reading Cristo Redentor 🗿🇧🇷🌅