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Photographer Marc Morrison captures the Afro-Brazilian artform known as
Capoeira. Brought over from Angola during the 16th century, it incorporates
movements from martial arts, acrobatics and dance. “For years, I read about
Capoeira,” says Marc. After hours of searching newspapers and the internet,
he came across this group in São Paulo. “They invited me inside their circle to
experience just how close they get to striking their opponents and the fluidity
of movement. Pretty soon, not only did I witness the closeness, but felt the
wind from their lightening-fast legs. All in all, it was quite exhilarating.”
66 Issue 1 2009 BP MAGAZINE
Photography> Marc Morrison