arguably, the artist who has left the most visible impact on rio is roberto burle marx (1909-1994) - though he was born in são paulo and originally educated in germany, it was in the marvelous city that marx made his home and found his true calling as a landscape architect.

world renowned for his artistic vision and recognized by the american institute of architects as the 'real creator of the modern garden', some of his better-known projects in rio include aterro do flamengo (the largest park in the city) and the signature black and white wave-tiled sidewalks that line copacabana beach.

he was also a prolific painter, sculptor, maker of tapestries and jewelry and designer of costumes and sets for theatrical productions.