Binho Ribeiro
Binho Ribeiro is one of the pioneers of graffiti culture in Latin America and edits the bimonthly magazine "Graffiti". He has created the set design for Skol Hip Rock, Criança Esperança and Coca-Cola Vibe Zone. Nowadays, he designs characters for Nescau packaging and for Brasil Telecom campaigns.
In addition to his artistic work, Binho was a member of the Frente Nacional de Hip Hop [National Hip Hop Front] and the Comissão Estadual de Hip Hop [State Hip Hop Commission], curated several events - Basement, Hutuz, Mural Tietê, 30hs CPTM, Olhar Nascente, the 1st International Graffiti Biennial in Belo Horizonte, among others - and worked as a film set designer: the sets of the films "5 Poison" (Japan, 2000), "Bicho de Sete Cabeças" [Brainstorm] (Brazil, 2001), "O Magnata" (Brazil, 2006) and "Antonias" (Brazil, 2006) are his work.
Source: iG
Santiago, Buenos Aires, Nagoya, Tokyo and almost every Brazilian state have showcased his talent. It is no wonder that his bold style has illustrated Nescau packaging and advertising campaigns for Ford, Brasil Telecom, Motorola, Red Bull, Cirquito das Vacas, Nike, Skol, Ecko, Antarctica and Colorgin, among others.
Binho Ribeiro has developed a singular expressive appeal, bringing to life every element he creates.
Member of the Frente Nacional de Hip Hop and the Comissão Estadual de Hip Hop. Curator of events such as Basement, Hutuz, Mural Tietê, 30hs CPTM, Olhar Nascente (Av. Paulista tunnel, 07), GAS (07/08), the 1st International Graffiti Biennial in Belo Horizonte (08) and Graffiti Fine Art at MuBE (09).
Journalist and editor of magazines such as Sportswear International (98), Tribo Skate (98) and "GRAFFITI", published by Editora Escala since 2001. Books include Graffiti Brasil (05), Graffiti São Paulo (06), Graffiti World (05), Graffiti Planet (07) and Graffiti Argentina (08). Among his particular interests are a passion for skateboarding and for the business world, through his clothing label "3º Mundo" [Third World].
These activities give his routine a distinctive character. An idealist committed to spreading street culture and art, he is today one of the leading figures in the struggle to consolidate its driving force.
Source: Blog Rick Kubota
