Cícero Antônio Fonseca de Almeida

Cícero Antônio Fonseca de Almeida is a prominent figure in the field of cultural heritage preservation in Brazil. He has served as a member of the Advisory Council of Cultural Heritage of Iphan and is currently the director of the National Historical Museum. His expertise lies in the protection and promotion of Brazil's cultural assets, and he is often consulted on matters related to art theft and cultural preservation. Almeida has emphasized the challenges museums face in safeguarding their collections against organized crime and the complexities surrounding the illicit art market.