Cultural celebrations mark anniversaries for Oficina Francisco Brennand and Cinanima

The Oficina Francisco Brennand museum-atelier in Brazil is celebrating its 55th anniversary throughout November. To mark the occasion, the institution offered free admission to the public on Saturday, November 7. The anniversary programming includes the Brazil Circus Festival, featuring the performance “Idiòfona” by Spanish artist Joan Català, which explores the relationship between the body and metallic objects.

Other scheduled activities include themed mediated visits led by the museum's Education and Research team, a specialized tour of the “Ateliê Francisco Brennand – Uma janela para o mundo,” and immersive classes for making ocarinas. The museum stated these initiatives aim to democratize access to art and culture.

In Portugal, the Cinanima animation film festival is celebrating its 50th anniversary in Espinho. Jorge Ratola, president of the Espinho Municipal Council, highlighted the festival's role in bringing cultures together and revealing new talent. He emphasized that the festival serves as an extraordinary asset for the municipality, stimulating the local economy and projecting the city's name internationally.