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Even when architect Antonio Francisco Lisboa could no longer use his hands, he never ceased building the magnificent Late Baroque churches of Brazil, carving intricate religious scenes into soapstone facades. He tied his tools to his arms, working late into the night on his masterpieces and earning the title Aleijadinho, meaning “The Little Cripple.” At the time of his death, Brazil was in its last year of colonialism, but the echoes of his extraordinary life’s story continue to linger throughout the hallowed churches of Ouro Preto.

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The centrist People's Party has ruled in South Tyrol since 1948. Now, though, the provincial governor is forming a coalition with the post-fascist party Fratelli d'Italia. Many are concerned that it could provide a blueprint for similar partnerships at the European level.

The Mexican-American painter and sculptor just opened a candy-colored solo show at Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum. 

To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the death of artist Francesco Zahra - 1710-1773, MaltaPost is issuing three stamps and a miniature sheet portraying four of his oil paintings. In Gozo, there is also an exhibition of his work hosted by Il-Hagar Museum in Victoria to mark the anniversary. Th