Monthly Archives: March 2010

Corcovado with Cristo deshabillée

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Admin

Shortly after Carnaval and end of the big tourist season, city authorities began a conservation project on the Cristo statue. He is suffering rust to his interior frame, and missing tiles and damaged tiles on his hands, face and torso. … Continue reading →

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Corcovado from the Jardim Botânico

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Admin

This was taken on 7 November 2009. The view is not from the grand allées with the imperial palms at the front of and along the central axis of the garden. We were on one of the interior pathways when … Continue reading →

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Poster competition: Ten Images for Ithaca 2010

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Admin

This Greek island of Ithaca sponsors a poster contest every year for their annual festival. For more information on the contest and its rules, visit the Ten Images website. The selected posters will be made into narrow banners which will … Continue reading →

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International Fake Journal Month

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Admin

April is International Fake Journal Month. This annual art-participation event was begun in 2001 by graphic designer Roz Stendahl. The Official International Fake Journal Month blog has lots of information and ideas for how to participate. This could be a … Continue reading →

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Manifestação na Rua Timóteo da Costa / Street protest in Leblon

Posted on March 21, 2010 by Admin

Not all is bucolic bliss here in Leblon. While the toucans and hawks were locked in existential battle on the back side of my building yesterday morning, the good burgers of Leblon engaged in civic battle in front at noon. … Continue reading →

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