Meet the Artist.
Giovanni A. Profera was born and raised in Miami, FL and has been in Austin, TX since 2019. Profera is an Artist, Creative Director, and one of the newest faces to emerge in the Austin Art scene. He has been involved in the start-up and development of many public art exhibitions, and The New York Times called him “The Best Thing” at Art Basel Miami. He is most recognized for his large-scale interactive art installations and unique, high-energy environments. Since 2023, Profera has been building his fusion brand of Miami-meets-Austin event hospitality, Tropic Cowboy.
Profera's collaborators and clients include: Spotify, Wix, MAC, Ricky Martin, SXSW, Univision23, Camila Cabello, Tito's Vodka, Boxycharms, The Edition Miami Beach Hotel, Moxy Hotel Miami, Otto Von Schirach, and Opium Group.
See the Artist.
Be the Artist.
The Tropic Cowboy brand is a creative of specialty artists that can bring life to your vision. We have skilled professionals that specialize in event hosting, live performance artists, dancers, vibe-curators, set designers, stylists - all coming together to engage your guests and make your event an unforgettable experience.
Events and Exhibitions
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2024 - The Christmas Lot, Buda, TX
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2023 - City Of Buda
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2023 - Apple SXSW, Austin, TX
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2023 - Junior League of Austin, Austin, Texas
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2022 - Artist Talk: ILEA
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2019 - Un Abrazo City of Miami Public Art - Miami, FL
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2019 - Miami International Film Festival -Winner
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2018 - Starving Artist: Compton Hotel, Miami Beach Florida
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2018 - Artist Talk:Miami- Dade Wolfson Campus , Miami FL
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2018 - University of Miami International Film Festival- Winner
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2018 - Art in Public Places Public Art Commission, Miami, FL
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2018 - ArtCenter South Florida, Miami, FL.
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2015 - BORSCHT Film Festival
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2014 - Space Night Club, Miami, Florida
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2014 - Yahoo! Miami, Fl
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2012 - DWNTWN Art Days Commission
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2010 - Art & the Internet, Miami, Florida
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2009 - Artist Lecture, Sue-cerise, Inner Harbor, MA
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2009 - FIU BFA ART Show, Frost Museum, Miami. FL.
Public Art Commissions
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2023 - TRON: Austin, TX
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2019 - Wix Playground Pride: Miami Beach, FL
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2019 - Un Abrazo City of Miami Public Art Commission- Temporary, Miami, FL
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2018 - Art in Public Places Public Art Commission, Miami, FL
Film Festivals
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2019 - Miami International Film Festival -Winner
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2018 - University of Miami International Film Festival- Winner
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2015 - BORSCHT Film Festival
Artist Lectures
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2022 - Artist Talk: ILEA
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2018 - Straving Artist: Compton Hotel, Miami Beach Florida
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2018 - Artist Talk: Miami Dade Wolfson Campus , Miami FL
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2017 - Artist Talk: Machine, Boston, MA
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2017 - Artist Talk: PBR , Los Angeles, CA
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2014 - Space Night Club, Miami, Florida
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2014 - Yahoo! Miami, Fl
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2010 - Art & the Internet, Miami, Florida
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2009 - Artist Lecture, Sue-cerise, Inner Harbor, MA
Commissions and Residencies
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2023 - City Of Buda
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2022 - Apple SXSW, Austin, TX
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2022 - Junior League of Austin, Austin, Texas
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2022 - Canopy Hilton Art Showcase Austin, Texas
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2020 - L.E Miami, Miami Beach Florida
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2018 - Moxy Hotel Miami , Miami Beach, Fl
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2018 - WIX.com Playground, Miami, Florida
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2016 - Miami Beach EDITION Hotel Residency
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2016 - Soho House Private Resident Artist , Miami Beach, FL
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2016 - Miami Newtimes Winner , Mastermind Genius Grant
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2015 - Cafe y Un Show: Inner Harbor
