Ed Ribeiro‘s works, the Painter of the Orixás, draw collectors like Joaci Góes and fuel the Afro-Brazilian art market in Brazil.
Brazil’s art collectors market has found in Ed Ribeiro, the Painter of the Orixás, a source of inspiration to redefine Afro-Brazilian identity. Renowned worldwide for his “Paint Pouring” technique, his personal collection spans galleries from Salvador to Paris, attracting international investors to Catu and the Recôncavo Baiano region.
Works in presidential and celebrity collections
Ed Ribeiro‘s pieces cross borders from France to the United States and Germany. They grace private galleries of presidents like Emmanuel Macron and Lula, alongside political and artistic figures such as Geraldo Alckmin, Jaques Wagner, Paulo Coelho, Carlinhos Brown and Ivete Sangalo.
In Bahia, over 50 works by the artist have been acquired by business leaders and collectors. Standouts include lawyer, writer and intellectual Joaci Góes; businessman Roberto Oliva; the couple Francisco and Alessandra Bastos; and lawyer Arnaldo Costa Jr., who owns more than 10 exclusive pieces signed by Ed.
“Each work entering a collector’s collection means more than commercial recognition; it confirms that my art engages with culture, memory and spirituality, and this reinvention journey keeps opening doors and sparking interest,” states Ed Ribeiro.
Unique technique and Afro-Brazilian identity
Ed Ribeiro started painting at age 52. His works delve into African culture and the pantheon of Orixás, bringing to life figures like Xangô, Iemanjá, Oxalá, Santa Bárbara, Iansã, São Jorge and Oxóssi.
For the artist, the Afro-Brazilian identity in every canvas reshapes the art collectors market. “By imprinting our culture and ancestry, I show that art is not just an investment object, but a unique vehicle for memory and resistance,” he concludes.
