Alberto Pitta

Alberto Pitta has taken part in significant exhibitions both in Brazil and internationally.

Alberto Pitta's Art Style

Pitta's artistic focus lies in textile printing and serigraphy, with recent expansions into painting and sculpture. Spanning over four decades, his work is deeply connected to popular festivities and engages with diverse disciplines including fashion and dance. Pitta's creations have a significant public presence, notably designing prints for Afro carnival blocks like Olodum, Filhos de Gandhy, and his own, Cortejo Afro.

His journey in print production began in the 1980s, showcasing symbols, shapes, and strokes that evoke traditional African and Afro-diasporic elements, particularly from Yoruba mythology, deeply rooted in Salvador and the Bahian recôncavo.

Exhibitions of Pitta's Works

Alberto Pitta has established a notable presence in the art world, participating in significant exhibitions both within Brazil and on the international stage. His solo shows include "Maríwó" at Paulo Darzé Galeria in Salvador (2023), "Eternidade Soterrada" at Carmo Johnson Projects in São Paulo (2022), "Estética em Desalinhos" at Museu de Arte Moderna de Salvador in Salvador (2019), "Oyá Balé contra as Intolerancia" at Museu da Cultura Afro-Brasileira in Salvador (2015), and many more.

Additionally, Pitta's works have been featured in numerous group shows, including The 24th Biennale of Sidney (2024), "Um defeito de cor" at Sesc Pinheiros in São Paulo (2024), "Do voo as narinas respirar, Bracos Largos, Mensagens ao Vento" at HOA Galeria in São Paulo (2023), "Encruzilhada" at Museu de Arte Moderna da Bahia in Salvador (2022), among others.