Pinta Group
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.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2004
- HeadquartersBuenos Aires, Argentina
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
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.
Pinta Group firmographics
Firmographics- 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
Pinta Group industry classification
Industry- 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)
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Where Pinta Group is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Buenos Aires
- HQ country
- Argentina
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices4 records
Markets served
Pinta Group business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others
Revenue model
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
Pinta Group product offering
Product offeringCore 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.
Companies that use Pinta Group
Customer profileNamed customers15 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Pinta Group technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
Feature2 records
Pinta Group partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.
- Arte al Día InternationalcorePinta'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.
- ZurichmajorLocal lead partner for Pinta BAphoto 2026, providing sponsorship support for the Buenos Aires photography fair.
- JMEVminorOfficial partner for Pinta BAphoto, providing support for the fair's operations.
- CAF (Development Bank of Latin America)majorCAF 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 LadocorePartnership to strengthen the circulation of Latin American artists through residency programs, joining the international network of initiatives promoted by Pinta Foundation.
- Copa AirlinesmajorOfficial Airline Partner providing exclusive promotional fares for artists, gallerists, collectors, and guests traveling to Pinta events in Panama and Miami.
- Marriott InternationalminorOfficial Hotel Partner for Pinta Miami, providing accommodation for fair attendees.
- IFF Panamá (Panama International Film Festival)majorAlliance 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 CulturamajorGovernment cultural ministry as local lead partner for Pinta Panama Art Week, supporting cultural development in Panama.
- Turismo PanamáminorNational tourism authority as local lead partner for Pinta Panama Art Week, promoting Panama as a cultural destination.
- PorscheminorAutomotive partner for Pinta Panama Art Week, featuring artistic interventions on Porsche vehicles.
- AudimajorOfficial partner for Pinta Lima, presenting the RADAR Section Artist Incentive Award recognizing innovation and sustainability in artistic practices.
- AFP ÍntegraminorOfficial partner for Pinta Lima, supporting the fair's operations in Peru.
- PAMM (Pérez Art Museum Miami)majorCultural partner for Pinta Miami, supporting the fair's position within Miami Art Week ecosystem.
- MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami)minorCultural partner for Pinta Miami, contributing to the cultural programming during Miami Art Week.
- Lowe Art MuseumminorCultural partner for Pinta Miami, supporting Latin American art visibility in Miami.
- Museo de Arte de Lima (MALI)coreKey cultural institution partner for Pinta Lima, co-developing the Acquisition Fund for Latin American contemporary art.
- MAC Panamá (Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Panamá)coreHost 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
Pinta Group competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect 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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Pinta Group leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Pinta Group subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries7 records
Pinta Group funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Pinta Group M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Pinta Group
What does Pinta Group do?
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.
Is Pinta Group a public or private company?
Pinta Group is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Pinta Group founded?
Pinta Group was founded in 2004. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Pinta Group based?
Pinta Group is headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in the Latin America region.
How does Pinta Group make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Gallery Application Fees are the primary driver. The others are corporate Sponsorship and publishing and Media.
Who are Pinta Group's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are ArtBO, Expo Chicago, Frieze, arteBA, SP-Arte, Paris Photo, Ch.ACO, Photo London and Art Basel. TEFAF is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does Pinta Group have an API?
No public API is recorded for Pinta Group.
What industry is Pinta Group in?
Pinta Group's product category is Art Fair Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAGAFAJ, Arts, Crafts & Maker Fairs, with a secondary code of THAJADAH, Art Galleries & Exhibition Spaces (Commercial & Nonprofit). Its NAICS code is 459920 and its SIC code is 7330.