Juarez Machado is a Brazilian artist born in 1941 in Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil, known for his vibrant, colorful depictions of urban life, landscapes, and the human form. He studied at the School of Art, Paraná, and developed a distinctive style blending realism with a strong sense of color and movement.

Machado has exhibited his work internationally, with solo shows in cities such as Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Paris, and New York. His work often captures the essence of Brazilian culture, while his urban scenes are influenced by his life in Paris, where he currently resides.