If you love art, there's one Brazilian name you absolutely need to know: Candido Portinari (1903–1962). Often hailed as the most internationally recognized Brazilian painter, Portinari didn't just paint pictures; he painted the very heart of his country—its people, its struggles, its joys, and its history. He’s a giant of Brazilian Modernism, and here’s a quick tour of his fascinating life and monumental work. Portinari’s beginnings were humble. He was born in 1903 on a coffe