Ruda Ahura

Rudá Ahura is a Brazilian multidisciplinary artist whose work spans painting, poetry, sculpture, music, photography, and audiovisual creation. His artistic journey began early—he started studying oil painting at the age of 13 under master Paulo Acencio in São Paulo, and by 16, he had earned a scholarship in classical guitar at the Universidade Livre de Música.

Rudá’s paintings are instantly recognizable for his distinctive palette knife technique, through which he sculpts color as if it were matter itself. Using only the spatula, he builds layers of vibrant, pulsating hues that seem to breathe, expand, and shift across the canvas. Each work radiates a visionary energy, celebrating the splendor of nature, culture, and humanity while offering a poetic reminder of what must be revered and preserved before it fades away.

Rudá holds a degree in Industrial Design from Mackenzie University and a degree in Art Education from UNESP. He also completed postgraduate studies in Third Sector Management, an MBA in Branding, and Art Therapy.

Group Exhibitions

Mar 12, 1990 – SESI Art Gallery (Consolação – São Paulo, SP) – Theme: Ecology

Apr 20, 1990 – São Paulo Macrobiotic Association (Bela Cintra – São Paulo, SP) – Theme: Earth Day – Musical Performance: Tom Zé

Dec 30, 1990 – Mamma d'Oro Restaurant (Bela Vista – São Paulo, SP)

Sep 20, 1994 – Mokiti Okada Foundation (Vila Mariana – São Paulo, SP)

Jul 5–25, 2025 – 3rd Brazil Amazon Exhibition – Paulista Association of Fine Arts

Solo Exhibitions

Feb 6, 2011 – Livraria Cultura (Morumbi – São Paulo, SP) – Launch of the book “A Natureza Perdida” (text, illustrations, and layout by the artist)

Sep 1, 2023 – Ateliê Rudá – Open Studio with Cultural Soirée – Series: (In)visible

Aug 14, 2024 – AEL Carlos Drummond de Andrade – Exhibition and artist talk with all students of the school