Spetö (São Paulo, 1971) is an autodidact illustrator and graffiti artist. He was one of the pioneers of graffiti art in Brazil and developed his own unique style. He is inspired by many artists such as Bruno de Oliveira, Pablo Picasso, Jeff Koons, Damien Hirst and Takashi Murakami, but also by architect Oscar Niemeyer and martial arts actor Bruce Lee. Since 2000, graffiti has been recognized as art in Brazil and has since become one of the leading street artists in the country. His work can be seen in more than 15 countries and is exhibited in various museums, such as Palais de Tokyo and Museu Afro Brazil.
