Carlos Adão, São Paulo urban artist, dies

Carlos Adão, a visual artist known for turning his own name into an urban art brand, has died in Taboão da Serra, in the metropolitan region of São Paulo. Reports indicate he passed away following a heart attack.

Born in 1954, Adão was an economist and former businessman who also pursued political roles, including runs for state and federal deputy. He became a prominent figure in the streets of Greater São Paulo by painting his name—often in green on a black background—on walls, streets, and roads. He viewed his name not just as a signature, but as a