Rio de Janeiro COMMUNITY, brazil

 

 

A key component of Faou’s process is the careful identification of a host site for each public artwork. The attributes of the host community are an important consideration in the development of the project. By including community members in the creation, installation, and activation of the artwork, Faou forms and cultivates strong connections within local host communities. Beginning with the endorsement of the Celebra Cultural Program of the Rio Olympics and continuing with our partnership with INEA, Ring continues to engage the local community through outreach programs and remains a legacy of the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

 
 
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Summer in the City with SerCidadao Closing Event
Summer in the City with SerCidadao Closing Event, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, April 9, 2022
Summer in the City with SerCidadao Closing Event, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, April 9, 2022
Students gathered for an evening of art, poetry, music and performances.

Students gathered for an evening of art, poetry, music and performances.

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Pandemic Relief Food Drive
Pandemic Relief Food Drive to Families Near Ring, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, June 20, 2021
Pandemic Relief Food Drive to Families Near Ring, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, June 20, 2021
Faou Foundation organized a food drive for 185 families near Cunhambebe State Park and commemorated the winter solstice.

Faou Foundation organized a food drive for 185 families near Cunhambebe State Park and commemorated the winter solstice.

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Pandemic Relief Food Drive
Pandemic Relief Food Drive to Families Near Ring, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, December 19, 2020
Pandemic Relief Food Drive to Families Near Ring, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, December 19, 2020
Faou Foundation organized a food drive for 185 families near Cunhambebe State Park and commemorated the solstice.

Faou Foundation organized a food drive for 185 families near Cunhambebe State Park and commemorated the solstice.

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Pandemic Relief Food Drive
Pandemic Relief Food Drive to Families Near Ring, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, August 10, 2020
Pandemic Relief Food Drive to Families Near Ring, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, August 10, 2020
Faou Foundation organized a food drive for 185 families near Cunhambebe State Park to offer Covid-19 pandemic relief.

Faou Foundation organized a food drive for 185 families near Cunhambebe State Park to offer Covid-19 pandemic relief.

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Children's Ring Program
Children's Ring Program, INEA, Cunhambebe State Park, Brazil, October 29, 2017
Children's Ring Program, INEA, Cunhambebe State Park, Brazil, October 29, 2017
Faou sponsored an INEA and PEC children’s program to view the Ring exhibition and artwork firsthand.

Faou sponsored an INEA and PEC children’s program to view the Ring exhibition and artwork firsthand.

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Ring Exhibition
Ring Exhibition at INEA, Cunhambebe State Park, Brazil, August 1, 2017
Ring Exhibition at INEA, Cunhambebe State Park, Brazil, August 1, 2017
Faou and INEA hosted an exhibition of Ring at PEC (Cunhambebe State Park) Visitor Center that highlighted the fabrication of Ring.

Faou and INEA hosted an exhibition of Ring at PEC (Cunhambebe State Park) Visitor Center that highlighted the fabrication of Ring.

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Children's Ring Tour
Children’s Ring Tour, INEA, Cunhambebe State Park, Brazil, June 12, 2017
Children’s Ring Tour, INEA, Cunhambebe State Park, Brazil, June 12, 2017
Faou sponsored an INEA and PEC children’s program to teach them about Ring and see the artwork in person.

Faou sponsored an INEA and PEC children’s program to teach them about Ring and see the artwork in person.

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Tree Planting
Tree Planting at Ring, INEA, Cunhambebe State Park, Brazil, October 29, 2016
Tree Planting at Ring, INEA, Cunhambebe State Park, Brazil, October 29, 2016
Mariko Mori and INEA led a children’s workshop to learn about the preservation of the rainforest and plant trees near Ring.

Mariko Mori and INEA led a children’s workshop to learn about the preservation of the rainforest and plant trees near Ring.

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INEA Picnic
INEA Picnic, Cunhambebe State Park, Brazil, October 29, 2016
INEA Picnic, Cunhambebe State Park, Brazil, October 29, 2016
Faou, INEA, and the community came together to celebrate Ring with a community picnic.

Faou, INEA, and the community came together to celebrate Ring with a community picnic.

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Rio Olympics Torch Relay
Rio Olympics Torch Relay, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, August 5, 2016
Rio Olympics Torch Relay, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, August 5, 2016
Mariko Mori represented Faou Foundation and proudly held the flame in the Olympics Torch Relay in Rio de Janeiro.

Mariko Mori represented Faou Foundation and proudly held the flame in the Olympics Torch Relay in Rio de Janeiro.

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Ring Opening Reception
Ring Opening Reception, Cunhambebe State Park, Brazil, August 2, 2016
Ring Opening Reception, Cunhambebe State Park, Brazil, August 2, 2016
Faou and Mariko Mori planned a special reception to commemorate Ring and share it with the community.

Faou and Mariko Mori planned a special reception to commemorate Ring and share it with the community.

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Ring Opening Ceremony
Ring Opening Ceremony, Cunhambebe State Park, Brazil, August 2, 2016
Ring Opening Ceremony, Cunhambebe State Park, Brazil, August 2, 2016
Faou and Mariko Mori planned a special opening ceremony to unveil Ring to the community.

Faou and Mariko Mori planned a special opening ceremony to unveil Ring to the community.

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The Meaning of Life
The Meaning of Life Documentary, Cunhambebe State Park, Brazil, 2016
The Meaning of Life Documentary, Cunhambebe State Park, Brazil, 2016
Faou, Mariko Mori, and Ring were the focus of The Meaning of Life documentary, much of which was filmed at Cunhambebe State Park.

Faou, Mariko Mori, and Ring were the focus of The Meaning of Life documentary, much of which was filmed at Cunhambebe State Park.

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