Bronze bells stolen from the Train Museum, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ)

Bronze bells stolen from the Train Museum, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ). Photo: IPHAN.

were stolen, on 02 August, 16 bronze bells, members of the collection of the Train Museum, located in the neighborhood of Engenho de Dentro, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ). In addition to being the property of the Instituto do Patrimônio Histórico e Artístico Nacional (IPHAN), the assets are registered at the federal level, therefore, protected by law, from … Read more

New information on stolen cultural assets from Alagoas

Sabre - dagger style. Material: metal, hem with metal appliqués. belonged: Marechal Floriano Peixoto. Photo: Historical and Geographical Institute of Alagoas.

They were stolen in the early hours of the day 9 of May, several assets that make up the collection of the Historical and Geographical Institute of Alagoas, comprising about 60 pieces from the Floriano Peixoto collections, Jonas Montenegro, Barão de Rio Branco and others. Images of the stolen parts are available here.. Refers to an item group that includes medals, … Read more

Peruvian Embassy warns of historic documents stolen from the country

Peruvian Embassy warns of historic documents stolen from the country. Photo: IPHAN.

Iphan warns dealers about the origin of parts they intend to purchase, avoiding getting the stolen items. The Embassy of Peru in Brazil issued a warning about the theft of cultural goods belonging to that country. According to the document, the following items were stolen and put up for sale on the internet: I – register of mines … Read more

D'Angelos Auction, in Peru

D'Angelos Auction, in Peru. Photo: IPHAN.

The goods were offered for sale on the Internet. The list includes letters and certificates from the 19th century, plus an 18th century collection book. The Embassy of Peru in Brazil issued a warning about the theft of cultural goods belonging to that country. According to the document, The following items were stolen and placed … Read more

54 metal parts are stolen from the mansion "Casa 6" in Pelotas (RS)

Metal parts are stolen from the mansion "Casa 6" in Pelotas (RS). Photo: IPHAN.

Stolen pieces decorate the railing of the staircase and the front porch of the site. The National Historical and Artistic Heritage Institute (IPHAN) received through the process 01512.000627/2021-96, news of the theft of assets from a building that is part of the listed complex in Pelotas (RS). In total, were stolen 54 metal parts that make up the … Read more

Visual artist launches unprecedented collection of postcards in 17 August, National Heritage Day

Detail of one of the pen-and-ink illustrations created by Luciana Pinto for postcards. Photo: Disclosure.

Next Tuesday, 17 August, date on which the National Heritage Day is commemorated, visual designer Luciana Pinto launches an online postcard application (e-card), with your own drawings in pen and ink – historical technique, used since the Middle Ages. In celebration of this date, the POAcard project … Read more

Mostra CineCidades brings films that bet on the plurality of the city of Rio de Janeiro

CineCidades exhibition. Disclosure.

Mostra CineCidades brings a contemporary and plural look to new directors about the city of Rio de Janeiro. Part of the schedule 2021 do Rolé Carioca - a multifaceted platform of culture and knowledge about the city - Mostra CineCidades brings an overview of the audiovisual narratives that deal with the city of Rio de Janeiro from … Read more

ALERT: Testament of Dom Eugenio is stolen in Ecuador

A historical document was stolen Ecuador's Historical Archives. This is the Testament of Dr. Don Eugenio Mirror, important personality who served on the Independence process in that country, was in the 18th century. The cultural property is described as follows by Ecuadorian authorities: "Testament of Dr. Don Eugenio Espejo, Sixth Doctor Notaria Guarderas, Corresponding book … Read more

House Museum Ema Klabin celebrates Cordel Literature in the 13th Spring of Museums

There will be a fair Cordel Literature, workshop on the topic, plus storytelling, poetic performance, Release cord, soiree and musical and dance shows. All with free admission! For the 13th spring Museums, the House Museum Ema Klabin, in Jardim Europa, in São Paulo, promotes a series of activities on Literature … Read more

Check out the courses and lectures that take place in August in Ema House Museum Klabin

Ema Klabin House Museum is inspired by Sanssouci Palace (Potsdam, Germany) and designed by Alfredo Ernesto Becker in the mid 1950. Photo: Disclosure.

Entries can be made on the House-Museum site. Set out to explore the cultural space that has more than 1500 works of great masters world. The Foundation Ema Klabin promotes courses and lectures on art, creative writing, literature string and photo areas with specialists. In the course “Photographic project in the book” you intend to investigate possible paths … Read more