International mural artist Joel Bergner was invited to Brasilia, Brazil in 2010 by the organization Partners of the Americas. He led mural workshops with youth, presented an exhibition of his work, created public art with local graffiti artists and students, and made presentations of his work in schools and community centers. Joel's past work can be seen at www.joelsmurals.com

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Monday, November 15, 2010

Exploring Brasilia

On Sunday, Partners members took Joel to a restaurant that specialized in delicious food from the Nordeste. In the afternoon, Joel went with Gersion and his family to get to know several places around Brasilia.
Eating at the Nordeste restaurant. To Joel's left is Tania Primo, outgoing president of the Brasilia Partners chapter.

Joel with Gersion's family.

Joel the cangaceiro!

Joel and Gersion working hard!

At the Escher exhibit: big Joel, little Gersion...

and big Gersion, little Joel!

Visiting art by local graffiti artists-- this piece was painted by Turko and Mudof, who Joel will paint with in Celândia.

This guy made a variety of instruments

The fountain