José Mianutti

José Mianutti is a Brazilian visual artist and art educator based in Curitiba, Brazil. He holds a degree in Visual Arts from the Federal University of Paraná (UFPR) and has been working with watercolor since 1995.
His artistic practice includes watercolor, gouache, and other painting media, with a particular interest in light, transparency, reflection, color, and the expressive potential of everyday objects. His work has been featured in art salons and exhibitions in Brazil and abroad.
Alongside his studio practice, Mianutti has developed a long career in art education. He has taught Visual Arts in public education and has created courses and educational projects focused on watercolor and painting, sharing his approach with students in Brazil and internationally.
He currently divides his time between artistic production, teaching, and the development of new bodies of work.

Licentiate Degree in Visual Arts
Federal University of Paraná (UFPR)
Curitiba, Brazil
2002–2005

Courses and Further Education:

2007 — Open Studio Program, under the supervision of visual artist Edilson Viriato
Centro de Arte Contemporânea Edilson Viriato (CACEV)
Curitiba, Brazil

From the Organized Universe to the Decentered Gaze: A History of 20th-Century Painting
Federal University of Paraná (UFPR)
Instructor: Geraldo Leão
2005

Permanent Art Workshop
Federal University of Paraná (UFPR)
Instructor: Geraldo Leão
2002

Drawing and Watercolor
Alfredo Andersen Museum
Instructor: Lina Iara Otto
1995

Works in public collections:

- Guarulhos Department of Culture – SP - Brazil.
- Ribeirão Preto Art Museum – MARP - SP - Brazil.

Solo Exhibition:

2012 — Probare
SESC Centro Art Gallery
Curitiba, Brazil

Selected Group Exhibitions and Art Salons:

2026 — IX Salão de Aquarelas de Piracicaba
Piracicaba, Brazil

2014 — 2nd Latin American Autumn Art Salon
Memorial da América Latina
São Paulo, Brazil

2013 — Arte Londrina: Pós-paisagem
Casa de Cultura, State University of Londrina (UEL)
Londrina, Brazil

2011 — 30th Arte Pará
Fundação Rômulo Maiorana
Belém, Brazil

2009 — 34th SARP: National Contemporary Art Salon of Ribeirão Preto
Ribeirão Preto, Brazil

2008 — 27th Arte Pará
Fundação Rômulo Maiorana
Belém, Brazil

2007 — VII Visual Arts Salon of Guarulhos
Guarulhos, Brazil

2007 — From Limit to Freedom
J. M. and Elisiane Corrêa
Espaço Cultural VITA Batel
Curitiba, Brazil

2006 — XXIV Spring Art Salon
Clube Concórdia
Curitiba, Brazil

2006 — Draw_drawing_2, London Biennale
The Foundry Gallery
London, United Kingdom

2006 — Graduating Class of 2005
Department of Arts, Federal University of Paraná
Curitiba, Brazil

2005 — Every Regime Begins on Monday
SESC da Esquina
Curitiba, Brazil

2002 — A2 University Arts Festival
Department of Ar...