Óscar Alves

Born in Porto in 1935, this artist studied Drawing, Painting, and Sculpture with Maria Luisa Carneiro and Oldemiro Carneiro while attending the School of Fine Arts. He/she was a regular contributor to one of the most important intellectual magazines of the time, “Bandarra,” directed by António Navarro. After leaving Porto and in search of new experiences, he/she moved to Lisbon. Shortly after, he/she exhibited at the National Society of Fine Arts, receiving applause from Almada and Jorge Barradas, as well as positive reviews from critics.
In collaboration with poet Natália Correia, he/she organized a controversial surrealist poetry performance at the National Society of Fine Arts. His/her works have been showcased in both solo and group exhibitions.
He/she passed away in August 2020.