ENIDO MICHELINI's BACKGROUND
Born in the city of Rafard, State of São Paulo (SP), Enido Michelini lived in Brazil most of his life.
During his successful advertising career as a top Creative Director, he worked for multinational clients such as General Motors, PanAm, Coca-Cola, Nextel, Volkswagen, Mercedes Benz Trucks, Toyota, General Foods, Seagrams, Néstle, Panasonic and Alcoa.
Beginning in the 60's, while he was still working as an illustrator and graphic artist, Michelini participated in group and solo art exhibits, winning several awards and emerging as one of the top artists of the greater São Paulo region and participating as a juror of several art exhibits and advertising festivals.
Now Enido is focused on gaining exposure for his fine art in North America.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Antarctica Technical School (part of the Zerrener Foundation) - São Paulo, Brazil
Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising from ESPM Adversing School (Escola Superior de Propaganda & Marketing) - São Paulo, Brazil
TEACHING
1968-1973 - Professor and Coordinator of Drawing Studies at FAAP Communications School (Fundação Armando Álvares Penteado) - São Paulo, Brazil
TIME LINE
Michelini's work has been exhibited in Boca Raton, Lake Worth, West Palm Beach, Florida, in addition to the cities of Marostica, Italy, and Tokuyama, Japan. In Brazil, his work has been exhibited at the several institutions and organizations:
- Boca Raton Museum of Art
- The Museum of Art of São Paulo - MASP (
- Modern Art Museum - MAM
- Modern Art Museum of Bahia - MAM/BA
- Fine Arts Exhibit of São Paulo
- Creative Club of São Paulo
2023 - “Inhabited” The Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery Exhibit Hall - Pembroke Pines
2022 - “Diaspora” Cultural Council for Palm Beach County
2021 - “Art On BRiC Walls” Organized by Boca Raton Museum of Art
2021 - “Gathering” Cultural Council for Palm Beach County
2018 - 3rd Art Boca Raton
2013 – 62th Annual All Florida Juried Competition and Exhibition at the Boca Raton Museum of Art
2008 - Solo exhibition at Joh Mabe Art & Culture Gallery
2008 - Coral Springs Center of Arts - Juried Group Exhibition
2008 - American Art Collector - Juried Competition of New York
2007 – “Best Painting” Award - 11th Contemporary Art Exhibit of São Bernardo – National Juried Exhibition
2007 – 56th Annual All Florida Juried Competition and Exhibition at the Boca Raton Museum of Art
2005 - Invited to exhibit paintings in the “Brazilian Artshow” book. In this book, a select group of Brazilians artists had the opportunity of distributing and documenting a sample of their work.
1999 to 2002 - Lived in Mexico City, studying and analyzing the rich cultural background of Mexico to incorporate new artistic influences.
1998 - Created the promotional poster for the XXIV Biennial International of São Paulo, organized by the prestigious Fundação Bienal de São Paulo (São Paulo Biennial Foundation).
1998 - Created the promotional poster for an special exhibit of Louise Bourgeois, part of the XXIV Biennial International of São Paulo.
1994 - Created the official poster for the 20th Century Brazil Biennial Exhibit organized by the prestigious Fundação Bienal de São Paulo (São Paulo Biennial Foundation).
1993 - Created the official poster for the II Biennial International Architecture Exhibit, organized by the prestigious Fundação Bienal de São Paulo (São Paulo Biennial Foundation).
1992 to 2005 - Michelini created work for three venues where he was represented: Escritorio de Arte Joh Mabe ( Joh Mabe Art Gallery), Renot Gallery and Berenice Arvani Gallery.
1984 - Encouraged by close friend, artist Luiz Sacilotto (one of the pioneers of the Concrete Art movement in Brazil), Michelini began studying new techniques, including the custom preparation of pigments and varnishes.
EXHIBITIONS
2008 - Joh Mabe Art & Culture Gallery - Solo Exhibition
2008 - Coral Springs Center of Arts - Juried Group Exhibition
2008 - American Art Collector - Juried Competition of New York
2007 – “Best Painting” Award - 11th Contemporary Art Exhibit of São Bernardo – National Juried Exhibition
2007 – The 56th Annual All Florida Juried Competition and Exhibition at the Boca Raton Museum of Art
1991 - Group Exhibit at Galeria Marusan - SBC
1991 - MAB - Group Exhibit at the Museu de Arte da Bahia - BA
1990 - Group Exhibit in Maróstica, Italy with other Brazilian artists
1989 - MAM - “I Prêmio Canson de Arte sobre Papel” - São Paulo - SP
1989 - Group Exhibit “Visões da Borda do Campo”- Galeria Marusan - SBC
1989 - Outstanding Achievement Award - 17º Salão de Arte Contemporânea
de Santo André - SP
1988 - Solo Exhibit - “25 anos de Aquarelas” - Paço Municipal de São Bernardo do Campo - SP
1987 - 15º Salão de Arte Contemporânea de Santo André - SP
1987 - Individual Exhibit Award - “Nossa Gente '87” São Bernardo do Campo - SP
1986 - Group Exhibit “Nossa Gente 86” São Bernardo do Campo - SP
1985 - Group Exhibit “Nossa Gente 85” São Bernardo do Campo - SP
1984 - Group Exhibit at Galeria Multiart - São Caetano do Sul
1984 - Solo Exhibit - Paço Municipal de São Bernardo do Campo - SP
1982 - MASP “Nossa Gente 82” - SP
1982 - “14 Artistas do Grande ABC” in Blumenau, Florianópolis and
Joinvile – State of Santa Catarina
1981 - IX Encontro de Artes Plásticas de Atibaia - SP
1980 - Group Exhibit in Tokuyama, Japan, with other Brazilian artists
1978 - XIX Salão de Arte de São Bernardo do Campo - SP
1978 - Solo Exhibit “Aspectos de São Bernardo do Campo” - SP
1976 - Secretaria da Cultura Trophy - II Salão limeirense de Arte
Contemporânea - Limeira - SP
1976 - Silver Medal - I Salão da Paisagem de São Bernardo do Campo - SP
1976 - Honorable Mention - 40º Salão Paulista de Belas Artes - São Paulo - SP
1974 - Secretaria da Cultura Award - II Salão limeirense de Arte Contemporânea - Limeira - SP
1973 - 38º Salão Paulista de Belas Artes - São Paulo - SP
1972 - 37º Salão Paulista de Belas Artes - São Paulo - SP
1963 - Honorable Mention - I Salão Coletivo de Arte Moderna de São
Caetano do Sul – SP