INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF CULTURE pays tribute to personalities and promotes the 6th Arts and Literature Exhibition at the Legislative Assembly of the Federal District

From left: Ms. Raquel Verano, Ms.Damiana Leoi, Ms. Shirley Pontes, Ms. Socorro Mota and Mr. Ricardo Ferrer.

On the evening of November 26, 2024, the International Academy of Culture held a major event at the Legislative Assembly of the Federal District. The 6th Arts and Literature Exhibition was inaugurated with more than 70 artistic works, many of which have won international awards. The Academy also inaugurated three new members and paid tribute to personalities who have made significant contributions to society through their work and professional performance.

The International Academy of Culture – AIC is a non-profit association, under private law, with 27 years of activity and whose mission is to bring together intellectuals from Brazil and other countries in the areas of arts, literature, music, science, philosophy, and international relations, promoting cultural exchange, with a view to peace and unity among peoples.

President of the academy, Mrs. Shirley Pontes (left) and Director Socorro Mota, who was also the curator of the exhibition.

Among the guests at the event there were academics, Brazilian government officials, politicians, diplomats, businesspeople, professionals and artists from various fields. The president of the International Cultural Association, Mrs. Shirley Pontes, was responsible for producing the event and presided over the proceedings, together with members of the Academy’s board of directors.

The Artists: Ms. Raquel Verano, Ms. Marli Vianna, Ms. Cida Carvalho, Ms. Shirley Pontes, Ms. Hiromi TAkano, Ms. July Benevides, Mr. Diniz Feliz, Ms. Damiana Leoi and Ms. Mathilde Torres

Three new academics were sworn in: Mrs. Cleuza Brandão – filmmaker and screenwriter, Mrs. Hiromi Takano – psychologist, artist and writer, and Mrs. Isabel Barbosa – businesswoman and writer.

Ms. Cleuza Brandão receiving her stole and diploma from Director Ricardo Ferrer

Ms. Isabel Barbosa receiving the stole and diploma from Ms. Marli Vianna

Ms. Hiromi TAkano receiving the diploma and stole from Ms. Mathilde Torres

After the inauguration, the guests were amazed by the beautiful performance by the young violinist, just 11 years old, Valentina Magalhães, who masterfully performed Vivaldi’s piece Primavera. She was warmly applauded by everyone.

Young violinist Valentina Magalhães received an award from the Academy!

The tributes to the outstanding professionals began and each one received a Certificate of Recognition from the hands of a member of the academy. The honorees were the following:

Visual Arts: The artist Lourenço de Bem;
Science: Dr. Rodrigo Lima, a spinal surgeon;
Journalism: Mr. Pedro Paulo Moreira, CEO of the English-language media outlet THE GUIDE, aimed at embassies and international organizations;
Literature: Architect and writer Quélvia Heringer;
Literature: Psychologist and writer Dr. Rosa Graciela;
Music: Violinist Káthia Pinheiro;
Public Figure: Ms. Ilda Peliz
International Relations: Ambassador of Hungary, Mr. Miklós Halmai

Journalist Pedro Paulo Moreira receives tribute from Ms. Grazi Goulart

Hungarian Ambassador Miklos Halmai receives tribute from Mrs. Claudia Godoy

Honoree Dr. Rodrigo Lima receives tribute from Ms. Alsimar Mello

Ms. Kathia Pinheiro receives tribute from Maestro Sebastiao Gomes

Ms. Quélvia Heringer receives tribute from Ms. Clotilde Chaparro

Ms. Raquel Verano delivers tribute to Ms. Rosa Graciela

Mr. Amazildo Medeiros delivers tribute to Ms. Ilda Peliz

The President of the International Academy of Culture and responsible for producing the event, Ms. Shirley Pontes, highlighted the importance of the event, which aims to pay tribute to people who make relevant contributions to society through their work and professional performance, and also the joy of holding the 6th AIC Collective Artists Exhibition.

President of Academia Internacional de Cultura, Mrs. Shirley Pontes, seen here with the ambassador of Hungary, Mr. Miklos Halmai (right) and the Journalist and President of THE GUIDE Business Consultancy, Mr. Pedro Paulo Moreira.

To round off the special evening, after the tributes, everyone was invited to go to the Foyer of the Legislative Assembly, where the opening of the 6th Art and Literature Exhibition took place. The exhibition was curated by artist Socorro Mota.

Mrs. Shirley Pontes, Mr. Ricardo Movitz e Ms. Socorro Mota

The guests socialized and enjoyed the beautiful pieces of art on display, under the talented musical performance of violinist Khátia Pinheiro accompanied by Mr. PC Souza.

Mr. PC Souza, Ms. Licia Braga and Ms. Thais Pinheiro

Guests enjoyed the beautiful exhibition!

The guests congratulated the President of the International Academy of Culture – AIC, Mrs. Shirley Pontes and other members of the academy’s board, for the success of the important event.

THE GUIDE congratulates the International Academy of Culture – AIC for its important participation in the development of cultural activities in the Federal District and for the tribute paid to the company’s CEO, Journalist Pedro Paulo Moreira.