Tinho

(b. 1966)
Tinho is a pioneering Brazilian street artist, often credited as one of the first to bring graffiti into the South American urban art scene. Emerging from São Paulo’s vibrant street culture, his work blends graffiti lettering, figurative imagery, and large-scale murals, often charged with social commentary. His paintings and walls convey the grit, energy, and resilience of city life, while his recurring motifs — such as solitary figures and desolate streets — speak to themes of isolation, identity, and survival in the modern metropolis. Today, Tinho’s art is recognised both on the street and in galleries worldwide, bridging the gap between underground culture and the contemporary art world.