Antonio Kuschnir, born in Rio de Janeiro in 2001, lives and works in Bonn, Germany. He holds a Bachelor's in Painting from the Fine Arts Academy of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (EBA/UFRJ). Kuschnir had his first solo show at Macunaíma Gallery in 2019. In 2020–2021, he developed the series "Choro" and "Avalanche." The former was shown at the Museum of Contemporary Art - Niterói (MAC) in 2022, making him the youngest solo artist in its history. "Avalanche" was exhibited at Galpão 808, Rio in 2023. Kuschnir’s work explores the contradictions between reality and fiction, blending personal and collective cosmologies in vibrant paintings. He is preparing solo exhibitions for 2025 in Genoa and Palma de Mallorca. His works are in the collections of MAC Niterói, the Cultural Center of Diversity - SP, and the Collection of the Presidency of Brazil.