"Between concrete and smoke, life and beauty walk hand in hand."
Anhangabaú’s view from the top of Tea viaduct.
“Anhangabaú means ‘river of evil spirits’ in Tupi (an indigenous ethnic group in South America). But fear not! We are safe now, as the river is trapped under concrete.”
Intersection between Paulista Avenue and Haddock Lobo Street.
“We can change our path, we shouldn't be condemned by past decisions.“
A colorful old building at São João avenue surrounded by the Minhocão.
"The grandeur of the buildings on São Luís Avenue was consumed by the elevated avenue. If you squint, you might still see traces of it, though."
In front of the confusing facades of old buildings, a traffic sign points to the Consolação (Consolation) neighborhood.
"Consolation works both ways. To receive it, ask for help. To give it, look into people's eyes."
The magnificent Church of Our Lady of Consolation, downtown, suffocated by progress.
"Be brave, hold on to your beliefs, no matter what. When difficulties surround you, be strong, take your time, let the dust settle, and you will find a better way out."
Clothes drying in a wore out balcony in São Luis avenue, once a very rich area in São Paulo.
“Progress must be for mankind, not for kinds of men.”
People walking on Minhocão (big earthworm), an elevated avenue at São Paulo’s downtown.
“It’s a busy area during the week, which turns into a delightful and democratic leisure area on the weekends. More colorful and less ugly.”
A person is taking a photo of me at Minhocão. On the building behind him, a phrase in Portuguese reads: ‘I see myself in you.’
"Inside us, there are pieces of those who meant something along our journey. Make it worthwhile, as parts of us live inside others too."
A man playing with his dogs using a half coconut.
"Happiness is in simple things. It can come easier."
Paulista avenue rising from José Roberto Fanganiello Melhem tunel.
“Sometimes we take directions that don’t seem right. Are we wrong or are we brave?”
Intersection between Paulista Avenue and Haddock Lobo Street seen from above.
“Some steps backwards and you have a different ideia of the it.“
Japanese-style street of Liberdade (freedom) neighborhood crowded in a saturday afternoon.
“Smells, tastes, feelings of all kinds in one crowded, vibrant place… They remind us that there are more than a dozen of us, of all types and colors… Let’s do this together.”