Pinta Group

What Pinta Group does

Pinta Group is a privately held art-fair platform dedicated to the promotion and international circulation of Latin American modern and contemporary art. The company operates three annual contemporary art fairs — Pinta Miami (founded 2004 in New York, relocated to Miami in 2014, 20th anniversary edition in 2026), Pinta BAphoto (Buenos Aires-based photography specialty fair, 22nd edition in 2026), and Pinta Lima (Peru's official contemporary art fair since 2013, 14th edition in 2027) — supplemented by Art Weeks programs in Asunción (since 2022) and Panamá (since 2025). Pinta also operates Pinta Art Weeks, curatorial programs (FORO), a content series (Open Files), a publishing arm (Arte al Día International, founded 1980), and the Pinta Art Foundation supporting artist residencies, the Impulse visibility program, and the MALI Acquisition Fund.

The platform serves four primary customer segments: art galleries (exhibitors, ~40+ per fair), collectors and art patrons interested in Latin American art, curators and critics who shape sections such as RADAR and NEXT, and museums/institutions (PAMM, MALI, MAC Panamá, The Bass, MOCA North Miami, Lowe Art Museum) that co-curate programs and acquire works. Revenue is generated through three streams: gallery application and participation fees (transaction-based), corporate sponsorship across tiers (flagship partner EFG International for 12 consecutive years, plus Audi, Zurich, SURA, CAF, Copa Airlines, Marriott, Porsche, AFP Integra, JMEV, Turismo Panamá, and the Ministerio de Cultura Panamá), and publishing/media revenue from Arte al Día International.

The underlying technology stack is modest: an online galleries web platform allowing filtering by artist nationality and gallery country, organized into curated sections (Main, NEXT, RADAR, Editorial), plus a mobile app (Pinta APP) for fair information. There is no disclosed proprietary AI/ML capability, API, or SDK — Pinta is fundamentally an events-and-media business whose competitive position rests on physical-venue curation, institutional partnerships, and brand recognition rather than technology differentiation. The organization operates with 1–10 employees and an outsourced operations model, executing internationally across Argentina, Peru, the United States, Panama, and Paraguay.

Name

Pinta Group

Legal name

Pinta Art

Website

https://pinta.art

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pinta Group is a privately held Latin American art platform that operates three annual contemporary art fairs (Pinta Miami, Pinta BAphoto, Pinta Lima) plus Art Weeks in Panamá and Asunción, serving galleries, collectors, curators, and museums through curated exhibitions, sponsorship, and publishing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Art Fair Services

NAICS

Art Dealers (459920), Art Dealers (45992)

SIC

Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Arts, Crafts & Maker Fairs (MPAGAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Art Galleries & Exhibition Spaces (Commercial & Nonprofit) (THAJADAH), Cultural, Heritage & Arts Travel Agencies (THAKAFAK)

Keywords

• Art fair services
• Contemporary art events
• Latin American art
• Cultural platform services
• Photography art fair

Headquarters

HQ city

Buenos Aires

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Gallery Application Fees: Galleries pay application fees to participate in Pinta's three annual art fairs. The application process includes specific deadlines and requirements for each fair.
2. Corporate Sponsorship: Global lead partners (EFG International), local lead partners, official partners, support partners, and cultural partners provide sponsorship revenue in exchange for brand visibility at events.
3. Publishing and Media: Publishing arm Arte al Día International produces catalogues, editorial content, and manages the Gallery program with over 25 years of experience.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Pinta Group organizes and operates three annual international contemporary art fairs—Pinta Miami, Pinta BAphoto (Latin America's leading photography fair), and Pinta Lima (Peru's official contemporary art fair)—along with Pinta Art Weeks cultural programs in Panama and Asunción. Galleries apply and pay participation fees to exhibit artwork at the fairs, where collectors, curators, and institutions attend to discover and acquire Latin American art. Supporting offerings include the Pinta Art Foundation (artist residencies and acquisition funds), the Arte al Día International publishing arm, and digital tools such as the Online Galleries Platform and Pinta APP.

Product overview

Pinta Group is a leading global platform for the promotion of Latin American art operating a platform-plus-events architecture. The core offering consists of three international contemporary art fairs: Pinta BAphoto (photography-specialized, Buenos Aires), Pinta Miami (modern and contemporary Ibero-American art), and Pinta Lima (Peru's official contemporary art fair, held at Casa Prado in Miraflores). These are supplemented by Pinta Art Weeks (including Pinta Panamá Art Week and Pinta Asunción Art Week) — curated cultural programs activating cities across Latin America. The ecosystem also includes Pinta Art Foundation for artist residencies and support, the publishing arm Arte al Día International (founded 1980), and thematic sub-products including FORO (dialogue programs), Open Files (interviews and research), Pinta Experience (curated cultural journeys), and the Pinta APP. Fairs feature curated sections including RADAR, NEXT, ATLAS, and Video Project. The platform also organizes Gallery Buenos Aires and administers the EFG Latin America Art Award for emerging artists.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pinta Experience: Exclusive curated journeys for participants to immerse in the culture of each destination through specially curated travel experiences.
• FORO
• Open Files
• EFG Latin America Art Award

Products and services

• Pinta Miami International art fair focused on modern and contemporary Ibero-American art, held annually in December during Miami Art Week at The Hangar in Coconut Grove, Miami. Targeted at galleries, collectors, curators, and museums seeking Latin American art.
• Pinta BAphoto Latin America's leading specialized photography art fair, held annually in October at Pabellón 8, La Rural in Buenos Aires. Brings together galleries, photographers, curators, specialized critics, collectors, and broader audiences to promote photography within the artistic field.
• Pinta Lima Peru's official contemporary art fair, held annually at Casa Prado in Miraflores, Lima. Brings together more than 40 international galleries representing artists from Argentina, Chile, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Uruguay, USA, Spain, and other countries.
• Pinta Panamá Art Week Cultural event in Panama City positioning the city as a key destination on the international art calendar, featuring exhibitions, artist studio visits, guided tours of galleries and museums, FORO discussions, and cultural programming. Hosted with MAC Panamá and Museo del Canal.
• Pinta Asunción Art Week Cultural program in Asunción, Paraguay featuring exhibitions, tours, talks, and cultural experiences in collaboration with local museums, galleries, and artistic initiatives.
• Pinta Art Foundation Foundation supporting Latin American art through artist residencies, Impulse programs, visibility initiatives, acquisitions (including the MALI Acquisition Fund), FORO discussions, and donation support.
• Arte al Día International Publishing arm of Pinta founded in 1980, leading the Gallery program with more than 25 years of experience. Produces catalogues, editorial content, and fosters encounters between the public and contemporary art.
• Pinta Experience Exclusive, specially curated cultural journeys inviting participants to immerse themselves in the culture of each Pinta destination through travel experiences.
• Pinta APP Mobile application providing access to Pinta art fair information, participating galleries, cultural programs, and event schedules.
• EFG Latin America Art Award Annual acquisition prize granted to a contemporary Latin American artist, established in 2010 by EFG International with ArtNexus and LIAISONS. Nominees selected at five Latin American art fairs; winner celebrated at Pinta Miami.

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Arte al Día InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPinta's publishing arm founded in 1980, with over 25 years of experience fostering encounters between the public and contemporary art. Leads the Gallery program, an art circuit supporting gallery and artist engagement.
• ZurichmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal lead partner for Pinta BAphoto 2026, providing sponsorship support for the Buenos Aires photography fair.
• JMEVminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial partner for Pinta BAphoto, providing support for the fair's operations.
• CAF (Development Bank of Latin America)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAF and Fundación Pinta formed a partnership to strengthen the Latin American art ecosystem through cultural platforms, professional networking events, and dialogue opportunities.
• Residencia de al LadocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to strengthen the circulation of Latin American artists through residency programs, joining the international network of initiatives promoted by Pinta Foundation.
• Copa AirlinesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Airline Partner providing exclusive promotional fares for artists, gallerists, collectors, and guests traveling to Pinta events in Panama and Miami.
• Marriott InternationalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Hotel Partner for Pinta Miami, providing accommodation for fair attendees.
• IFF Panamá (Panama International Film Festival)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance strengthening intersections between visual arts and cinema, two creative languages that share the ability to narrate identities, build community, and open spaces for dialogue.
• República de Panamá - Ministerio de CulturamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment cultural ministry as local lead partner for Pinta Panama Art Week, supporting cultural development in Panama.
• Turismo PanamáminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational tourism authority as local lead partner for Pinta Panama Art Week, promoting Panama as a cultural destination.
• PorscheminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAutomotive partner for Pinta Panama Art Week, featuring artistic interventions on Porsche vehicles.
• AudimajorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial partner for Pinta Lima, presenting the RADAR Section Artist Incentive Award recognizing innovation and sustainability in artistic practices.
• AFP ÍntegraminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial partner for Pinta Lima, supporting the fair's operations in Peru.
• PAMM (Pérez Art Museum Miami)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural partner for Pinta Miami, supporting the fair's position within Miami Art Week ecosystem.
• MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural partner for Pinta Miami, contributing to the cultural programming during Miami Art Week.
• Lowe Art MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural partner for Pinta Miami, supporting Latin American art visibility in Miami.
• Museo de Arte de Lima (MALI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey cultural institution partner for Pinta Lima, co-developing the Acquisition Fund for Latin American contemporary art.
• MAC Panamá (Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Panamá)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost institution for Pinta Panama Art Week with curated exhibitions, FORO discussions, and cultural programming, positioned as key meeting point for Central American contemporary art.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ArtBO: ArtBO is the Bogotá international art fair and a nominated fair for the EFG Latin America Art Award. Direct regional peer competing for Andean and Colombian galleries, collectors, and Latin American contemporary art visibility.
• Expo Chicago: Expo Chicago is an international contemporary art fair held annually in Chicago, featuring curated sections, programming, and museum partnerships. Direct peer as a mid-size contemporary art fair with curated sections, partnerships, and programming extensions comparable to Pinta's RADAR, NEXT, and FORO formats.
• Frieze: Frieze operates major contemporary art fairs in London, New York, Los Angeles, and Seoul, plus Frieze Masters and a content/media ecosystem. Direct peer as a multi-city art fair organizer with editorial and programming extensions, comparable in scale ambition to Pinta's Miami/BAphoto/Lima portfolio.
• arteBA: arteBA is a major contemporary art fair in Buenos Aires and one of the five fairs on the EFG Latin America Art Award nomination circuit. Direct regional competitor serving overlapping galleries, artists, and collectors in the Southern Cone market where Pinta also operates via Pinta BAphoto.
• SP-Arte: SP-Arte is Brazil's leading contemporary art fair held annually in São Paulo and part of the EFG Latin America Art Award nomination circuit. Direct regional peer in Latin America with overlapping gallery and collector audiences for Ibero-American art.
• Paris Photo: Paris Photo is the leading international photography fair, held annually in Paris. Direct peer to Pinta BAphoto (Latin America's leading photography fair) by virtue of specializing in the photography medium and serving galleries, collectors, and curators in the same photography-art market.
• Ch.ACO: Ch.ACO is the Santiago de Chile contemporary art fair and a nominated fair for the EFG Latin America Art Award. Direct regional peer serving Chilean galleries and collectors within the same Latin American contemporary art circuit.
• Photo London: Photo London is a leading international photography fair held at Somerset House. Direct peer to Pinta BAphoto as a photography-specialized art fair competing for international galleries and photography collectors.
• Art Basel: Art Basel (run by MCH Group) operates the world's leading international contemporary art fairs in Basel, Miami Beach, Hong Kong, and Paris+ par Art Basel. Most directly comparable peer: a multi-fair organizer with flagship editions anchoring major global art weeks (Miami, Hong Kong, Paris) — exactly the model Pinta operates in Latin America.

Broad incumbents

• TEFAF: TEFAF (The European Fine Art Fair) operates fairs in Maastricht and New York covering fine and decorative arts across categories. Broader incumbent in the international art fair space with a wider art-historical remit than Pinta's contemporary/Latin American focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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