(1989, Serro Brazil) Lives and works between Belo Horizonte, BR and Cape Cod, USA. Tiago Aguiar graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from the Guignard School in Belo Horizonte (MG) and furthered his studies with a specialization in photography at the Hallmark Institute of Photography in Turner Falls, MA, USA. Aguiar’s compelling portrait series has been showcased through solo exhibitions, group displays, and urban art installations, offering profound insights into Brazil’s historical and cultural narratives.

Aguiar’s artistic inquiry delves into ritual performative actions as transformative processes, exploring the impact of labor as a communicative tool and structural element. Since 2010, he has dedicated his practice to a portrait series centered around an iconic religious festival, examining the intricate layers of early Brazil’s racial complexities. His work navigates the intersections of art, history, and identity, engaging viewers with poignant reflections on societal dynamics and personal narratives.