by Hayle Gadelha (Author)

The Exhibition of Modern Brazilian Paintings, held at the Royal Academy of Arts of London and seven other major venues, had never been academically investigated. The research unearthed abundant firsthand documents to reconstruct the episode and claims that the initiative was intended and managed to achieve a substantial impact on views about Brazil, by means of conveying a well-planned message.

Author Biography

Hayle Melim Gadelha has a Ph.D. in International Relations from King's College London. His research focuses on the public and cultural aspects of Brazilian foreign policy.