Artist Juarez Machado dies at 85 in Rio de Janeiro

Renowned Brazilian artist Juarez Machado has died at the age of 85 in Rio de Janeiro. According to the International Juarez Machado Institute, the artist passed away following a heart attack while recovering from pneumonia at a hospital in Vassouras.

Born in Joinville, Machado had a multifaceted career as a painter, sculptor, illustrator, scenographer, and writer. He gained significant national prominence in Brazil through his work with Rede Globo, notably appearing on the program Fantástico as a mime interacting with his own drawings.

His artistic style was characterized by irreverence, humor, and a unique visual language depicting everyday scenes and characters. Machado maintained an international presence, establishing a major studio in Montmartre, Paris, and exhibiting his work across Europe and the United States. In response to his passing, the city of Joinville has declared three days of official mourning.