Do you dream of discovering Brazil in a different way, far from the tourist clichés and postcard images? Visit the Canopée media library from May 1 to 31, 2025, to discover the photographicexhibition Brazil, a land of contrasts, as part of the Brazil-France 2025 Season.
This visual immersion is the work of Dominique Stoenesco, a specialist in Portuguese-speaking cultures, translator, teacher and well-known figure in Portuguese-language literature. Through his photographs, he explores the geographical, social and economic diversity of a country with continental dimensions, a veritable human and cultural mosaic. Please note that the vernissage will take place on Wednesday, May 14 from 6pm to 8pm, in the presence of Dominique Stoenesco himself.
From the cobbled streets of colonial towns to the dizzying skyscrapers of São Paulo, Dominique Stoenesco 's photographs reveal the many faces of Brazil. Between the legacies of the past and an assertive modernity, between deep-rooted traditions and sprawling metropolises, theexhibition highlights the contrasts that shape this country of disproportionate dimensions.
With its 4,200 kilometers from north to south, its 200 million inhabitants and its incredibly diverse landscapes, Brazil becomes the backdrop for a lively and nuanced visual dialogue. If you're curious to discover the Amazonian expanses, the beaches of the Nordeste, or the favelas of the big cities, this exhibition offers you a sensitive and documented vision of the territory. It highlights the social fractures, ethnic richness and economic complexity of this fascinating, contrasting country.
Dominique Stoenesco is not only a photographer, he's also a purveyor of culture. A former Portuguese language teacher, renowned translator and member ofADEPBA and theBahia Academy of Letters, he brings a precise and passionate perspective to his photographs. He is also co-founder of the magazine Latitudes - Cahiers Lusophones, and a regular contributor to specialist publications, enriching this exhibition with a rare literary and cultural perspective.
If you're passionate about cultural travel, intrigued by Portuguese-speaking cultures, or simply curious to discover another facet of Brazil, this is the place for you. The atmosphere is conducive to exchange and discovery, with an educational and immersive approach accessible to all ages. A perfect moment for a cultural outing with the family, a lunch-break interlude with colleagues, or an inspiring romantic stroll through central Paris.
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to explore the contrasts of Brazil without leaving the capital. All as part of the Brazil-France 2025 Season, which celebrates the artistic and cultural dialogue between the two countries throughout the year.
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Dates and Opening Time
From May 1, 2025 to May 31, 2025
Location
Canopée media library
10 Passage de la Canopée
75001 Paris 1
Access
RER A, B and D, metro lines 1, 4, 7, 11 and 14 "Chatelet - Les Halles" station
Official website
bibliothequecanopee.wordpress.com
More information
Open Tuesday to Friday, 12pm to 7pm, Saturday 10am to 6pm and Sunday 1pm to 6pm.
