News about Oscar Niemeyer

Thousands of samba dancers have been seen partying in Brazil for the city's world-famous carnival. In Sau Paulo's massive avenue-turned-stadium known as the 'Sambadrome,' the country's 12 top samba schools kicked off the annual parade competition. In a two-night competition, the samba schools are fighting for the title of parade champions with dazzling floats, thundering jazz, and thousands of singers, drummers, and dancers. At least 70,000 spectators will attend the city's designated parade venue, with millions more expected to watch live on TV. This year's parades include tributes to little-known figures of Afro-Brazilian history, a salute to multi-platinum samba singer Alcione, and a commemoration of the Yanomami Indigenous people.

During the takeover of three government buildings in Brasilia on Sunday, former President Jair Bolsonaro destroyed a $1.5 million canvas painting and a 17th-century French grandfather. Thousands of protesters stormed the buildings designed by famed architect Oscar Niemeyer in an event that resembled the January 6 revolt at the US Capitol. Bolsonaro was actually enjoying a post-poetial holiday in Florida, the home of his aide and acquaintance, former United States President Donald Trump.