Binho Ribeiro

Origin

São Paulo, SP

Also known as

Fábio Luiz Santos Ribeiro, Binho

Years Active

1984

Genres

street art, graffiti, urban art, hip hop

Biography

Fábio Luiz Santos Ribeiro, known artistically as Binho Ribeiro, was born in São Paulo in 1971 and is widely recognized as one of the pioneers of urban art and graffiti in Brazil and Latin America. His artistic journey began in 1984, heavily influenced by New York's vibrant cultural scene, especially the hip hop, skateboarding, and breakdance movements. This immersion in the elements of street culture shaped his visual identity and propelled him to develop a unique and expressive style.

Throughout his career, Binho Ribeiro expanded his art beyond the streets, achieving international recognition with works exhibited in galleries and murals in over 50 countries. His work is characterized by a surreal and colorful visual universe, populated by original characters such as fish, owls, and hybrid creatures. This singular visual language led him to collaborate with various renowned brands, illustrating packaging and advertising campaigns for companies such as Nescau, Ford, Motorola, Red Bull, and Nike.

In addition to his individual artistic production, Binho Ribeiro has been a fundamental figure in the consolidation and dissemination of urban art in Brazil. He has served as a curator for important projects, including the Open Museum of Urban Art of São Paulo (MAAU) and the International Graffiti Fine Art Biennial. His work also extends to the creation of a cultural production company focused on the development and spread of urban art, demonstrating his commitment to strengthening and giving visibility to this artistic movement. His work dialogues with other Brazilian artists such as Os Gêmeos and Speto, who also emerged from the same cultural scene.