when it comes to art, especially modern contemporary art, the state of rio de janeiro is proudly at the forefront of the movement. the city of niterói, just beyond the limits of the world-famous city of rio de janeiro also boasts an incredibly diverse culture.

along with its deep cultural roots, the museu de arte contemporânea de niterói (niterói contemporary art museum) is the city's newest contribution to the visual and performing arts - completed in 1996, the mac as it is commonly referred to, has quickly gained a reputation in the expanding international art scene in brazil and it is already one of the city's major attractions and most well-known landmarks.