Rio de Janeiro is teeming with spectacular, diverse and innovative artistic productions, ranging from traditional works by historical figures like Debret - the French artist, who resided in Brazil and depicted the daily life of its inhabitants in the 19th Century - to prints and designs by the architect Oscar Niemeyer, and contemporary and experimental works in sculpture, and audio-visual projection.

While there is a significant range of high class art galleries dotted all around the city, there are also a number of cultural centers geared towards artistic works, offering a highly eclectic program.