Beyond Carnival, in Rio de Janeiro a vast array of artistic and everyday expressions glitter across the city every day of the year, often inspired by the city itself and the presence of countless artists, writers, and musicians.

Especially important in Rio de Janeiro, Bookstores pepper the streets of the city, hosting a wide array of important artistic events, such as book launches, readings, recitals and discussions. They are spaces of mingling, where everyday people, artists, and intellectuals meet and share ideas, and where literature and art blend with coffee, food, music, leisure and debate.

Rio has also developed acclaim over the past decades for its contribution to the world of visual arts. This is partly due to public and private investment in galleries and exhibitions across the city: the Museu de Arte do Rio (Rio Art Museum) was inaugurated in 2013, and hosts delightful exhibitions and events throughout the year. The Museu de Arte Moderna (Museum of Modern Art), as well as the Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil (Bank of Brazil Cultural Center), also offer a program of internationally recognized exhibitions.