Born in Foz do Iguaçu (1983), Rômolo D’Hipólito is an artist and illustrator holding a bachelor's degree in graphic design since 2006. Selected exhibitions include group shows at the Museu de Gravura and Museu Municipal de Artes, both in Curitiba, a participation in Elephant Parade, Thailand, and exhibitions in galleries and art fairs in Brazil, Portugal, USA and France. His work has already been recognized and awarded by Folha de S. Paulo, Anima Mundi Festival, Society for News Design (NY), ÑH (Spain), Ibero-América Ilustra (Mexico) and Anima Latina Festival (Argentina). In 2019, he received a special mention in the Golden Pinwheel Competition (Shanghai) and one of his works became part of the collection of the Museu de Arte do Rio (MAR). In 2021, he illustrated as co-author the book Amazon River by Flying Eye Books, being published in more than 10 languages around the world and being part of the shortlist for the World Illustration Awards 2022 in London.
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