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Biography
Arlin Graff (Tatuí, SP, Brazil, 1986) is a visual artist and muralist. His artistic journey began in 1999, with graffiti on freight trains in the countryside of São Paulo, inspired by his connection with nature and a fascination with the freedom of birds, a theme deeply present in his childhood and creative imagination. Without formal artistic training, his practice was shaped by self-taught experimentation during his childhood in his father’s wood shop, where birdcages were crafted. In this environment, scraps of wood were transformed into toys through his creativity, nurturing his curiosity to build, deconstruct, and repurpose broken objects into new creations. This experience, combined with his education in industrial design (completed in 2007), graphic design, and urban art, gave rise to his distinctive style based on abstraction and geometric deconstruction, deeply rooted in the simplicity and inventiveness of his early years.
From graffiti, Graff developed a unique visual language, characterized by dynamic compositions, fragmented forms, and vibrant colors. He transforms animals and elements of nature into works that merge geometric precision with organic energy, exploring the balance between structure and fluidity. His work reflects his Brazilian origins, drawing on colors and fauna inspired by Brazilian culture, and his journey as an immigrant in the United States, where he blends nature and technology to create a kind of “synthetic nature,” fragmented by the influence of the modern technological world. His compositions uniquely and vibrantly celebrate the coexistence between humanity and nature.
Since then, Arlin Graff has painted murals worldwide, transforming public spaces into celebrations of color and movement. He has worked on projects in countries such as the United States, Canada, Turkey, England, Portugal, Taiwan, and Brazil, collaborating with major global brands like Nike, Netflix, Levi’s, Twitter, Facebook, Smirnoff, Nissan, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Havaianas. His works, which include large-scale murals, sculptures, and canvases, engage with urban spaces and local communities, expanding the art experience beyond the confines of galleries.
In solo and group exhibitions, Arlin Graff explores themes such as nature’s adaptation to urban spaces, connection, and resilience, reinforcing his belief that art has the power to transform not only environments but also our perception of the importance of nature and its relationship with modern society.
BRANDS I've Worked with
Public Murals / Exhibitions / Collaborations
2024 –Ampersand show - Known gallery - Las Vegas
2024 – Conter strike mural - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
2024 – Better view - ABV Gallery - Atlanta, GA
2024 – Shine exhibition / Morean Art Center - Saint Petersburg , Florida
2024 – Canton Mural Festival – Canton, OH
2024 –Cuyahoga National Park – Cuyahoga Valley, Ohio
2024 –Refresh - ABV Gallery - Atlanta, GA
2023 – Jacksonville Jaguars , Florida
2023 – Stiles Mural - Fort Laderdale , Florida
2023 – Nike , "CASA”
2023 –St Thomas Mural – St Thomas, CA
2022 –Mural Cardinal Gallery - Toronto, CA
2022 –NaLata Festival – São Paulo, Brazil
2022 –LivCo Walls – Dansville, NY
2022 – Kollirius , Macaé , Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
2022 – Netflix / TheWCS / Coachella, Indio, California
2021 –Momentum Festival – Toledo, OH
2021 –Art This Way – Fort Wayne, IN
2021 –The Epic – Dallas, TX
2019 –Greenpoint Earth – Central Park, NYC
2019 –Havaianas x Arlin Graff – São Paulo, London, Lisbon
2018 –Arts & Entertainment District Garage – Fort Lauderdale, FL
2018 – Bright Walls – Jackson, MI
2018 – Mural Festival Istanbul - Istanbul, Turkey
2018 – BuildMaine - Lewiston, USA
2018 – Street Art Festival - Kaohsiung, Taiwan
2017 – Miami Art Basel - Miami, USA
2017 – Anniversary Exhibit, 212arts - New York, USA
2017 – Murals in the Market - Detroit, USA
2017 – SeaWalls, PangeaSeed - Churchill, Canada
2017 – Linkedin Headquarters - San Francisco, USA
2017 – Nike Air Max – Installation at Nike's house - São Paulo, Brazil
2016 – Shine Festival – Saint Petersburg – FL, USA
2016 - Pow Wow Worcester – Worcester, USA
2016 - OuterSpaceProject - Atlanta, USA
2016 - “A BETTER VIEW” Spring Group Show – Atlanta, USA
2016 – Twitter Headquarters – San Francisco, USA
2015 – Facebook – Latin Grammys – Las Vegas, USA
2015 – Artistic Residency – Urban Walls, – Maryland, USA
2015 – Exhibition Ayrton Senna “Senna na Cabeça e no Coração” – Brazil
2015 – Artistic Residency – Montreal, Canada
2015 – Bienal Internacional Fine Art – São Paulo, Brazil
2015 – #Live OutSide Jansport – São Paulo, Brazil
2015 – Projeto 23 de maio – São Paulo, Brazil
2014 – Pixel Show – São Paulo, Brazil
2014 – Architecture of Oscar Niemeyer, Ibirapuera park – São Paulo, Brazil
2013 – Levi’s – Make Your Mark – São Paulo, Brazil
2013 – Mural Festival – Montreal, Canada
2013 – Tagima – Ruido Abobora – Matilha Culural – São Paulo, Brazil
2013 – Solo Exhibition "Fluxo Fractal" – KingCapSP – São Paulo, Brazil
2012 – Project Sonart – São Paulo, Brazil
2012 – DESSINS – Galeria L’oeil Aliança Francesa – São Paulo, Brazil
2012 – Vivo Call Parede – São Paulo, Brazil
2011 – Expo Rino Mania – Brazil
2011 – Museu a Céu aberto – São Paulo,Brazil
2010 – Artaq Bookzine – Paris, France
2009 – Meeting of Styles – São Paulo, Brazil
