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Category: Rio 2016

Think broccoli? Think again: The extraordinary work of Burle Marx
Ceremonies Rio 2016

Think broccoli? Think again: The extraordinary work of Burle Marx

August 24, 2016July 24, 2021

Those watching the Rio 2016 Closing Ceremony were treated to a moment of colourful madness, with the arrival of what looked like a tropical salad

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The IOC Olympic Artists in Residence Programme
Arts Rio 2016

The IOC Olympic Artists in Residence Programme

August 20, 2016July 24, 2021

For the first time at an Olympic Games, the International Olympic Committee has commissioned three artists to take residence in the Olympic host city during the

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Sites for culture and art in the Olympic city
Arts Ceremonies Environment Legacy Long form Rio 2016

Sites for culture and art in the Olympic city

August 19, 2016August 12, 2021

With just a few days to go until the Rio 2016 Olympic Games are over, find an overview of key moments that capture some of the

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The Sixth Olympic Ring
Rio 2016

The Sixth Olympic Ring

August 11, 2016February 6, 2018

As one of the hallmark art installations of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, the Faou Foundation announces Ring: One with Nature, a permanent installation by the

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The Rio 2016 Cultural Passport
Rio 2016

The Rio 2016 Cultural Passport

August 11, 2016

During the olympic cultural period, May to September of 2016, Rio de Janeiro will host outstanding shows, expositions, concerts and events which will be held

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Rio 2016 Installations and Legacies
Rio 2016

Rio 2016 Installations and Legacies

August 11, 2016

The Rio City Hall’s Olympic Project has followed three principles: legacy, public resources economy and future use of permanent installations. When pursuing its actions, the

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The Greenest Games Ever?
Rio 2016

The Greenest Games Ever?

August 6, 2016November 14, 2020

The Rio 2016 olympic games opening ceremony put sustainability at the heart of its creative programme and this infused all other elements of protocol. The

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What counts as #OlympicArt during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games?
Rio 2016

What counts as #OlympicArt during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games?

August 6, 2016November 15, 2020

The Culture @ the Olympics team is in Rio throughout the 2016 Olympic Games, as we have done since 2000 across nine Olympic cities. We are documenting and reporting

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Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony, the Director’s Insight
Rio 2016

Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony, the Director’s Insight

August 5, 2016

Q&A with Fernando MEIRELLES (BRA) Position: creative director of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony Age: 60 Profession: film director Selected filmography: City of

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The Refugee Olympic Team compete to “make history”
Rio 2016

The Refugee Olympic Team compete to “make history”

August 5, 2016

For the first time in Olympic history, a team composed of refugees has been created and will stand alongside the other 206 nations in the

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