the intention is to highlight, through an event of international proportions, the importance of communication and photography in contemporary social life, seeking to reach audiences beyond museum-goers and art- photography enthusiasts. 

fotorio is a movement of photographers acting as a binding agent, stimulating the presentation and discussion of historical and contemporary works of Brazilian and international photography - emphasizing the role of the city of Rio de Janeiro as a major reference for photography.

every year, all eyes in the contemporary art world  turn to píer mauá on avenida rodrigues alves, where ArtRio International Fair - the rio de janeiro international contemporary art fair, takes place in september.