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Indigenous Benches of Brazil


  • John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Skylight Pavilion 2700 F Street Northwest Washington, DC, 20566 United States (map)

Exhibit: Feb 20 - Mar 3, 10 a.m. - 12 a.m.

Carving wooden benches is a longstanding artistic practice among Indigenous peoples in Brazil. In its U.S. premiere, this exhibition features over 70 animal-inspired benches crafted by peoples from 41 ethnic groups across the Brazilian Amazon Forest region. Patrons may also enjoy photographs of the process and live carving demonstrations.

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