BEM-VINDO (AO RIO) / WELCOME (TO NYC)

Bem-vindo (ao Rio) / Welcome (to NYC) is an artist book that represents a dialogue between images from Rio de Janeiro and New York City, mirroring local concepts through humor, graphic and visual connections. Both the artist and the editor are authentic “cariocas” (born and bred in Rio) and lived significant periods in New York City, creating unique visual memories of both cities and its remarkable urban and lifestyle icons.

The 128 page book includes 114 full color images taken by Marcos Chaves in his street strolls through both cities – Rio and NYC – in different periods. Printed on premium photography quality italian paper Freelife Vellum.

The book cover with a mirrored paper finish represents the concept of reflecion that the inside pages protray through the dialogue between Rio and NYC: contrasts and similarities evidenced by a thoughtful and fun rythm where in every spread there’s a subtle and surprising discovery.