In his book “46750,” João Pina enters into conversation that reveals, but doesn’t sensationalize, life in the favelas of one of Brazil’s largest cities.
João Pina 46750 In 2007, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil started the process of an enormous transformation process to host both the 2014 FIFA world cup, and the 2016 summer Olympic games. The economy was f…
João Pina’s photographs of Rio de Janeiro show how life remained a struggle for many residents during Brazil’s boom years. His book’s title? “46570,” a reference to the number of murders in the city in the decade leading up to the 2016 Olympic Games.
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