Maria João Cruz

Born in Cascais in 1964, this artist has a diverse background in art and education. After completing a degree in Interior Design at the Institute of Visual Arts, Design, and Marketing (IADE), they went on to explore various areas such as Portuguese Decorative Arts (Fundação Ricardo Espírito Santo), Education Sciences (Open University), and School Management, specializing in their Master’s degree at the Portuguese Catholic University. They have also had the privilege of working with Master Querubim Lapa at his studio in Fábrica Viúva Lamego. With extensive experience in teaching since 1988, this artist has taught both at the secondary and higher education levels.