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Brazilian Funk Photography

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Vincent Rosenblatt's Photos of Rio de Janeiro's Youth Subculture

— April 25, 2011 — World
Vincent Rosenblatt’s photos of Brazilian youth in Rio de Janeiro’s impoverished and notoriously violent Favelas were featured in an exhibit at 'La Maison Eurepeenne de la Photographie.'  Far from Rio’s Touristic center, Favela includes youths who express their opposition to the fragmantation between rich and poor through Brazilian Funk culture.

The reality of Rio’s marginalized ghettos is far from the post-card images of colourful samba dancing and flawless bodies on white sandy beaches that our minds conjure when thinking of Brazil. "Bailes Funk" are dance parties, but they are also a codified urban ritual in which "funkeiros" come to show off their moves and escape the hardships they face in the Favelas.

Brazilian Funk is an urban remix of Brazilian culture that has been developing in the poorer areas of Rio de Janeiro since the early 90s and is now well-ingrained into the city’s urban life.
Trend Themes
1. Youth Subculture Photography - Photographing and documenting youth subcultures in marginalized communities, such as Brazilian Funk culture, presents an opportunity for artists to explore and shed light on the realities of these communities.
2. Urban Rituals - Codified urban rituals, like the Bailes Funk dance parties, offer potential for innovative event experiences and cultural exchanges that challenge traditional notions of nightlife.
3. Remixing Brazilian Culture - The evolution of Brazilian Funk as an urban remix of Brazilian culture opens doors for innovative adaptations and fusions of traditional and contemporary art forms in various creative industries.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - Photography industry professionals can explore photographing and documenting youth subcultures in marginalized communities to capture unique perspectives and highlight social issues.
2. Event Planning and Nightlife - Event planners and nightlife entrepreneurs can tap into the concept of codified urban rituals to create immersive and inclusive experiences that celebrate diverse cultures and foster community connections.
3. Arts and Entertainment - Arts and entertainment industries can explore the fusion and reinterpretation of traditional and contemporary art forms, inspired by Brazilian Funk, to create innovative and engaging cultural experiences for audiences.
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