For one weekend each winter, these artists throw open the doors of their homes and studios in the creative heartland of the city - the beautiful hillside neighborhood of santa teresa.

While Rio is a blossoming homeland for visual artists, years of unprecedented energy and innovation have firmly positioned it as the epicenter of musical creativity and performance.

Today, the art and music that jewels Rio's museum, bars, theatres and streets is a fundamental part of the fabric of the city's character.

opening the year of artistic events and gaining popularity with each passing edition among enthusiasts, curious, and photographers alike, Tattoo Week takes place at the Centro de Convenções SulAmérica in the center of the city every january.