The New York City Traveler

Visit the rainforest of Brazil without leaving the jungle of New York City.  Amazônia Brasil has a four-part exhibit that provides insight into the complex Amazon of Brazil.  Learn about how climate change is affecting the diverse ecosystem of the rainforest, visit a re-creation of an Amazon village, and meet indigenous artisans and shamans.    

Amazônia Brasil – Main Exhibit:  South Street Seaport, Pier 17

South Street Seaport has been transformed into a re-creation of the Brazilian rainforest.  In the 13,000-sq.-foot experience, visitors can see the sights and sounds of the Amazon and walk through a replica of a Amazon village.  Lending even more credibility to the experience, visitors may interact with indigenous shamans and artisans also in attendance.  Click here for more information.  Ends July 13th.     

Fashion & Design Exhibit: World Financial Center Courtyard Gallery  FREE

Focusing on mixing sustainability with fashion and design, I thought this exhibit was fascinating.  The exhibit begins with a display of ten dresses, designed by Brazil’s finest clothing designers, that were made with natural, organic materials.  Among my favorite was the beautiful tilapia fish skin dress by Patricia Viera, the organic cotton and linen dress by Clô Orozco (Huis Clos), and the tucumã straw dress by Nadia Pires.  The exhibition also presents furniture and houseware designs, many made from recycled PET.  Click here for more information.  Ends July 13th.    

Photography & Video:  National Museum of the American Indian  FREE

This National Museum of the American Indian, affiliated with the Smithsonian Institute, opens the “Guardians of the Forest” exhibit tomorrow, May 1st.  This free five day event will offer daily screenings videos which showcase award-winning productions by indigenous filmmakers of the Amazon as well as discussions with some attending filmmakers.  After the New York stop, this exhibition will be heading south to Washington D.C. from May 7-11.  Click here for more information.  Ends May 5th.        

Climate Change Exhibit:  United Nations Visitors Lobby  FREE

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