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Mina Mariova Anguelova

Mina Mariova Anguelova is a visual artist, illustrator, animator, and independent publisher, with work developed across painting, book illustration, comics, and animation. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with national and international artists and authors, developing both author-driven and commercial projects. She is the founder of the studio/publishing house Ribi-Ribi, through which she publishes books and promotes artistic and literary projects.

Personal Information

Date of birth: 21/05/1988

Place of birth: Sofia, Bulgaria

Residence: Almada, Portugal

Email: mina.anguelova@gmail.com

Portfolio: https://minanguelova.wordpress.com

Publisher: https://studioribiribi.wordpress.com

Education

2010 - Bachelor’s Degree in Painting, Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Lisbon

2006 - General Arts Course, António Arroio Artistic School

Solo Painting Exhibitions

2023 - Virgens Góticas, Younergy Headquarters

2018 - A Fada e a Borboleta, Cowork Misturado

2011 - O Suspenso, Galeria Monumental

2008 - Das Carnes dos Anjos, Clínica Contemporânea

Group Exhibitions

2025 - Pequenos Formatos, Galeria Monumental

2025 - Salão de Inverno, Irmã Feia

2025 -  12x12, Mercado de Santa Clara

2023 - Pequenos Formatos, Galeria Monumental

2016 - Mina Anguelova & Dmitry Romanov, Dona Saudade

2011 - Provas, Contraprovas e Outros Testemunhos, FBAUL Gallery

2011 - Finalistas de Pintura 2009/10, Galeria do Palácio Galveia

2010-2012 - Polaris, Museu do Oriente and Fórum PT

2010 - D’Après Nuno Gonçalves, FBAUL Gallery

Published Illustrated Books

2026 - Dino & Menino: SHHH! CUIDADO com o BARULHO!, Ribi-Ribi Studio

2026 - A Moose Got Loose,  Arlene Ballenberg

2026 - O Arco-Íris da Glória, Ribi-Ribi Studio

2026 - Southern Hemisphere Folktale Adventure, Kathleen Whitham

2025 - A Grande Aventura da Palhinha, Trinta Por Uma Linha

2025 - A Fairyland Ferry Adventure, Kathleen Whitham

2025 - Fourth of July Adventure, Kathleen Whitham

2025 - Sweet Puppy's Adventure, Arlene Ballenberg

2024 - A Magical Christmas Eve, Kathleen Whitham

2024 - Ava's Secret Christmas, Colleen Enoch

2023 - Rhyming Fun Children's Books Series, Patrice Gilbert

2023 - Harper's Adventures Children's Book Series, Rebecca Ryan

2022 - O Dinossauro dos Dentes de Outro, Tiago Rêgo

2021 - Little Girl in Bloom, Sara Klee

2020 - The Greatest Love, Adeola Ayanwale

2020 - Doobie and the Rainbow Dummies, R Hall Publishing

2020 - The Stolen Life of Ari, Bivi Ariel

2019 - Holidays & Celebrations Series, Ribi-Ribi Studio

2019 - Santa: The Christmas Miracle, Bivi Ariel

2018 - Marcy Mabel Mollie McMann, Willow Moon Publishing

2018 - Make a Wish on a Fish, Willow Moon Publishing

2017 - A Fada e a Borboleta, Ribi-Ribi Studio

2017 - Samuel Stanley Scotty Snight, Willow Moon Publishing

2010 - Abeille, the Queen of Dwarfs, SONM

Other Illustration Projects

2026 - Chorando os Acordes do Silêncio Sozinho, Célio Ucha Dias (book cover)

2026 - Martial's Tale, Kirk Thomas (book cover)

2024 - Beatrix Bellafonte And The Castle In The Sea, Kirk Thomas (book cover)

2024 - A Date With Teeth, Kirk Thomas (book cover)

2022 - Black Skin is Jewellery, Célio Ucha Dias (book cover)

2020 - Dente Amarelo: A Justiceira Falhada (graphic novel)

2019 - Himnos y Resistencia. Veterans Psychotroniques (album cover)

2018 - Metamorfose, Rui Zink (group exhibition)

2018 - Versos à Ana no Dia do Aniversário, Manuel António Pina (group exhibition)

2017 - Os Desastres da Boneca de Sofia, Adília Lopes (illustrated book)

2008 - Carpe Diem, Ana Teresa Prata (book cover)

2006 - Vintium - Binómio de Newton (album cover)

Independent Publishing Project / Ribi-Ribi Studio

2026 - Dino & Menino: SHHH! CUIDADO com o BARULHO!, Isaac Chigueco & Mina Anguelova

2026 - O Arco-Íris da Glória, Mina Anguelova

2025 - Homem Zero vs Homem Crocodilo, Isaac Chigueco

2024 - Salvar a Floresta, Isaac Chigueco

2023 - O Sistema Solar, Isaac Chigueco

2023 - O Primeiro Dia de Praia do Silvestre, Isaac Chigueco

2023 - Brincar às Escondidas com a Minha Família, Isaac Chigueco

2023 - Virgens Góticas, Mina Anguelova

2023 - The Valentine's Book of Love, Holidays & Celebrations Series, Mina Anguelova

2022 - O ABC do Isaac, Isaac Chigueco

2020 - Dente Amarelo: A Justiceira Falhada, Mina Anguelova

2019 - Where is The Christmas Spirit?, Holidays & Celebrations Series, Mina Anguelova

2019 - Thankfulness, Holidays & Celebrations Series, Mina Anguelova

2017 - A Fada e a Borboleta, Ivanka Sergilova

2015 - Creation of the studio/publishing house bu Mina Anguelova and João Chigueco

Film and Animation Work

2026 - A Arte de Agata Cardoso, Director, Ribi-Ribi Studio

2018 - Movimento Gentil, Concept Art and Storyboard, Zig Zag

2017 - Christmas Time, Director, Ribi-Ribi Studio

2017 - Suntory advertisement, Concept Art and Storyboard

2017 - Short film Surpresa, Digital Painting, Animais AVPL

2015 - A Criada Malcriada, Animator, Animais AVPL

2012 - Nutriventures, Animator, Bang Bang

Design Work

2023 - Cooking for Change, Visual Identity

2018 - Rugas de Expressão, Visual Identity

Other Experience

Painting workshops and classes (schools, nurseries, care homes, festivals)

Storytelling sessions and children’s animation activities

Live drawing at weddings and events

Participation in book fairs and craft fairs

Commissioned painting and mural work

Social media management experience, especially on TikTok (@dente_amarelo), where she developed a community of over 300K followers through content creation and management

Awards and Distinctions

2026 - Toma lá 500 paus e faz uma BD, Chili Com Carne, project Asas de Melão

2022 - Literary Creation Grant, DGLAB, project A Grande Aventura da Palhinha

2017 - 2nd Place, Cover of the Month, Readers’ Choice Award, We Love Indie Books

2016 - 3rd place, Illustration Contest Bambi, Uma Vida na Floresta, E-Primatur Publishing