Lucas Arruda

Born in 1983 in São Paulo Brazil, Arruda received his B.F.A. from Faculdade Santa Marcelina, São Paulo in 2009. The artist's work has been the subject of solo exhibitions at Mendes Wood DM, São Paulo (2016; 2014; 2012; 2010; and 2009); Lulu, Mexico City (2015); Frederic Snitzer, Miami (2012); Centro Cultural São Paulo (2011); i-20 Gallery, New York (2011); and 713 Arte Contemporáneo, Buenos Aires (2010). Arruda has participated in numerous international group exhibitions including New Shamans/Novos Xamãs: Brazilian Artists, Rubell Family Collection, Miami (2016); Kiti Ka’aeté, The Modern Institute, Glasgow (both 2015); Os Primeiros 10 Anos, Instituto Tomie Ohtake, São Paulo (2012); among others. In 2015, Arruda's work was featured in the 1st International Biennal of Asunción: Cry of Liberty, Asunción, Paraguay and in 2013-2014, his work was on view as part of the 7th La Bienal 2013: Here is Where We Jump!, Museo del Barrio, New York. Arruda's work is included in the permanent collections of the J.Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles; Pinacoteca do Estado de São Paulo, São Paulo; and Rubell Family Collection, Miami.