Paulo Vinuto

Vinuto (b. 1974, São Paulo) is a Brazilian painter whose practice merges classical oil painting techniques with archetypes, echoes of art history, and the presence of the human figure. His works explore timeless symbols, ritual gestures, and a staged introspection.

He began formal art studies in 2014 and entered the Visual Arts program at FAAP in 2017. Since then, he has deepened his research through mentorships and project critique groups with artists such as Regina Parra, Rodolpho Parigi, Carla Chaim, Marcelo Amorim, Nino Cais, Paulo Pasta, Marcelo Salles, and Mauricio Takiguchi.

Before fully dedicating himself to painting, he spent decades working in art direction, editorial design, and independent publishing since the early 1990s.

FAAP - Fundação Armando Álvares Penteado — Visual Arts, Bachelor (São Paulo)
EBAC - Escola Britânica de Artes Criativas — Art History (São Paulo)
Instituto Tomie Ohtake — Masterclass “A Exceção é a Regra” with Charles Watson (São Paulo)
IIF - Instituto Internacional de Fotografia — Professional Photography Program (São Paulo)
Quanta Academia de Artes — Drawing & Composition
Mauricio Takiguchi — Realistic Drawing and Painting

2024 — Index, São Paulo, Brazil
2023 — Fortuna, Open Studio, São Paulo, Brazil
2022 — Bacchanalia, Open Studio, São Paulo, Brazil
2020 — Gabinetto Segreto, Open Studio, São Paulo, Brazil