Dan Costa

Dan Costa is a renowned screen printer whose career began to stand out in the 1980s when he established himself in Goiânia, Goiás. His arrival in the state in 1983 was pivotal for the promotion and acceptance of screen printing among local artists and collectors. Dan Costa is known for his mastery in screen printing, having produced works for renowned artists such as Cícero Dias, Carybé, Bracher, Fang, Manabu Mabe, Antonio Peticov, and Gonçalo Ivo.

Screen printing, a technique Costa excels in, gained significant traction among Goiás artists thanks to his efforts. He particularly stood out in two of the three main forms of artistic screen printing: adaptation and reproduction. His contributions have helped elevate screen printing to a position of greater respect and recognition in the local art scene.

Daniel Messias da Costa is mentioned as a central figure in the modernization of the arts in Goiás, playing a crucial role in the acceptance of screen printing as a viable and respected artistic technique. His influence extends to many artists, and his work in Goiânia marked a period of intense activity and innovation in Goiás screen printing.

Costa is also recognized for the quality of his prints, often combining different processes such as intaglio and screen printing to produce unique works. His technical skill and artistic sensitivity make him one of the most important screen printers in Brazil, significantly contributing to the development of visual arts in the country.

This biography is complemented by information from the blog of the virtual gallery P.A. Gravuras, which highlights Dan Costa's importance in the context of screen printing in Goiás and his collaboration with significant artists. His son André Soares now are working with the archive.