Alberto Cairo

Alberto Cairo (born 1976) is a Spanish journalist, educator, and author known for his work on data visualization and infographics. He is a professor at the University of Miami, where he teaches visual journalism and information design. Cairo has written influential books that bridge reporting, design, and analytical thinking, including *The Functional Art* and *The Truthful Art*. Through his teaching, writing, and public speaking, he advocates for clear, ethical, and evidence-based visual communication, emphasizing how charts and graphics can inform rather than mislead. His work has helped shape contemporary practice in explanatory graphics and data-driven storytelling.