Alberto Pitta (Salvador, 1961. Lives in Salvador) began his artistic practice in the 1980s, with textile printing and screen printing at the core of his work. In recent years, he has also been dedicated to painting and sculptural works. His practice is deeply connected to popular festivities and has a strong public dimension—Pitta is the creator of iconic prints featured in Afro-Brazilian carnival blocos such as Olodum, Filhos de Gandhy, and his own group, Cortejo Afro. His creations incorporate elements that evoke African and Afro-diasporic traditions, especially those related to Yoruba mythology, strongly present in Salvador and the Recôncavo Baiano. He has held solo exhibitions at the Museu de Arte Moderna da Bahia (Salvador) and the Museu da Imagem e do Som (São Paulo).