Renato Lage

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Years Active

1978

Genres

carnival, samba

Biography

Renato Rui de Souza Lage, born in Rio de Janeiro on May 21, 1949, established himself as one of the most important and innovative carnival designers in the history of Brazilian carnival. Starting his journey behind the scenes in the late 1970s at Acadêmicos do Salgueiro, alongside fundamental names like Fernando Pamplona, the artist soon took on his own projects and marked an era by introducing a bold aesthetic with a strong technological appeal to the avenues, especially starting in the 1990s through celebrated creative partnerships.

Throughout his career, Renato Lage passed through traditional samba schools of the Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo carnivals, including memorable stints at Unidos da Tijuca, Império Serrano, Caprichosos de Pilares, Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel, Vai-Vai, Grande Rio, and Portela. His work is deeply associated with the visual renewal of parades, standing out for imposing allegories, creativity in costume design, and memorable storylines that dialogued with national and popular culture. Frequently working together with partners such as Lilian Rabello and his wife Márcia Lage, he accumulated several prestigious awards, such as Estandarte de Ouro and Tamborim de Ouro, in addition to winning expressive titles in the Special Group and access groups.