Emanoel Araujo is an artist who has achieved a significant place in the contemporary art.

He was awarded the gold medal at the 3rd Graphic Biennial of Florence, Italy, in 1972. In the following year, he received the award from Associação Paulista de Críticos de Arte (APCA) as the best engraver, and in 1983, as the best sculptor.
In the 90s he led the restructuring of Pinacoteca do Estado de São Paulo, transforming the building into one of the greatest museums in the country, making it eligible to receive national and international exhibitions.

In 2004, he was invited by the Mayor of São Paulo city to be the Secretary of Culture and founded Afro Brasil Museum, where he is currently the Curator - Director.