Brazil in Mind
Friday 4 May - Sunday 5 August 2001

Marking the 500th anniversary of the arrival of Europeans in Brazil, Brazil in Mind drew attention to one of the most invisible, yet influential communities in London today.

The display focused on several talented Brazilians currently working in London, including Mariannita Luzzati who has exhibited her paintings internationally; Inacio Ribeiro who makes up half of the fashion house Clements Ribeiro; and Laura Rodrigues from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.

Brazil in Mind explored the affinities between Brazil and London through film, photographs, objects and interviews. Highlights included four spectacular carnival headdresses from the London School of Samba, photographs by Brazilian photographer Maria de Fatima Campos and a specially commissioned film by Brazilian filmmaker Jorg Wagner about London's 'invisible Brazilians'.

A series of events was organised to accompany the exhibition including Brazil Night, a celebration of Brazilian culture with live entertainment and dance, featuring singer Monica Vasconcelos. It was also the inspiration for the Museum's May half-term programme of family events.

Brazil in Mind was supported by

in association with the Brazil 500 Festival.