Bruno Pedrosa

Born in Cedro in 1950, is a renowned Brazilian visual artist. Orphaned at an early age, Pedrosa moved to Rio de Janeiro in 1968 to study at the Fluminense School of Fine Arts. During this period, he actively participated in the student movement against the military regime and took part in various group and solo exhibitions.

After enrolling at the National School of Fine Arts in 1969, Pedrosa traveled extensively throughout Brazil and South America, where he developed a deep interest in archaeology and philosophy, studying both simultaneously at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. During his studies, he excelled by winning the Silver Medal at the National Salon of Fine Arts.

In 1972, he published his first album of drawings inspired by the city of Ouro Preto, reflecting his research into Brazilian Baroque. In the following years, he expanded his knowledge of archaeology by visiting countries like Bolivia, Peru, and Ecuador, and established contact with significant Mexican muralists, such as David Alfaro Siqueiros.

From 1976 to 1980, Pedrosa lived in the community of the São Bento Monastery in Rio de Janeiro. During this time, he created an oil panel and a series of portraits, including one of John Paul II, which is part of the Vatican's collection. In 1979, he published an album with drawings of the São Bento Monastery.

After leaving the monastery, he married and, after a period in Brazil, moved to Italy in 1990, where he currently resides. Pedrosa has focused his work on Murano glass sculptures since 1994, and his works are sold throughout Europe, the United States, and Japan.

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