Rio's Forbidden Carnival: 93's Steamy Secrets
In the pulsating heart of Rio, the 1993 Carnaval rages on, but not all its delights are on display. Augusto Vasconcelos takes us off the beaten path, revealing the forbidden fruits of the season. Through a labyrinth of narrow alleyways, we find ourselves in a dimly-lit, sweaty den, where the scent of sex and sweat hangs heavy. Anonymous figures, their faces obscured by masks and feathers, engage in acts both taboo and tantalizing. A woman, her body glistening with oil, grinds against a fortunate stranger, her moans barely audible over the distant samba beats. In another corner, a man, his cock already hard, awaits the attentions of a mysterious, masked figure. This is Rio's forbidden Carnaval, a world away from the bright lights and samba parades.