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Living Myths: The Brazilian Folklore Stories I Grew Up With
Living Myths: The Brazilian Folklore Stories I Grew Up With
Brazilian folklore was part of my childhood long before I knew to call it folklore. Living Myths brings these stories together through art, memory, nature, and the many ways we... Read more...
Meet Mari
Meet Mari
Mari Salmonson is a Brazilian artist, designer, and storyteller whose work explores identity, memory, and transformation. From large-scale murals to digital narratives, her practice weaves culture, nature, and femininity into... Read more...
Meet Dr. Sapo
Meet Dr. Sapo
Discover the first book in The Adventures of Dr. Sapo — a heartwarming story about friendship, identity, and imagination. Follow Dr. Sapo and a curious boy named Francisco on a... Read more...
Wild & Wired: Ode to Brazil’s Endangered Icons
Wild & Wired: Ode to Brazil’s Endangered Icons
Discover the wild elegance of Brazil through Mari Salmonson’s powerful digital art collection. Featuring vibrant portraits of endangered species like the Macaw and Golden Lion Tamarin, these black-and-white masterpieces with... Read more...

from Mari

August 22, 2026

Living Myths Featured in Marie Claire Brasil

Living Myths, my ongoing visual research into Brazilian folklore and its female figures, is featured in M...
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The Bird That Carries Brazil In Its Feathers
July 23, 2026

The Bird That Carries Brazil In Its Feathers

Few animals capture the spirit of Brazil quite like the macaw. Discover the Indigenous myths tying it to the sky and ...
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Kids room - Brazil in WA
April 06, 2026

Kids room - Brazil in WA

A custom mural bringing Brazilian identity into a children’s room in Washington. A visual narrative of belonging, mem...
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Vila Butantan Open Mall, graffiti mural on container architecture
August 19, 2025

Vila Butantan Open Mall, graffiti mural on container architecture

I received an unexpected request: to create one of the murals myself. Surprised yet honored, I accepted.
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When Brazil Meets K-Pop: Mari Salmonson x TA Studios at SPFW
August 08, 2025

When Brazil Meets K-Pop: Mari Salmonson x TA Studios at SPFW

A vibrant collaboration between artist Mari Salmonson and designer Gisele Caldas for TA Studios at São Paulo Fashion ...
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Bea and Tolpho, Eternalized in Art
August 05, 2025

Bea and Tolpho, Eternalized in Art

A cosmic portrait of Bea and her beloved cat, Tolpho, capturing the silent yet profound bond between them. This artwo...
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August 05, 2025

The Mythical, the Maternal, and the Modern: The Art and Impact of Mari Salmonson

A deep dive into the art, impact, and cultural legacy of Mari Salmonson—Brazilian artist, curator, and storyteller wh...
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Brazilian Art
August 05, 2025

Drawing identity, from the roots up.

Explore how Brazilian folklore, ancestral memory, and personal myth inform Mari Salmonson’s identity project through ...
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Illustrating Music
August 01, 2025

Illustrating Music

Mari Salmonson joined a special collaboration with CORALUSP to illustrate the song “Lavadeira do Rio” in a vir...
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