Born in the city of Coimbra in 1947, this artist is known for their work in the field of visual arts and museography. They have frequently been involved in the direction and visual conception of exhibitions, such as the "FADO" exhibition at Teatros del Canal in Madrid and the exhibition at UNESCO in Paris, which was part of the Fado's candidacy for Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, both in 2011. In 2012, they were named "Author of the Year" in the category of Visual Arts by the Portuguese Society of Authors. Throughout their career, they have held numerous solo exhibitions and have participated in many group exhibitions, including "Personagens e Relevos" at the National Society of Fine Arts in Lisbon (2006) and at BPSM in Paris (2001); "15 Anos, 15 Artistas" at IPOR, Macau Museum in Macau (2005), and "A Modern Art Medals Retrospective" in Amsterdam (1998). Additionally, they have participated in Biennials and Art Meetings both in Portugal and abroad. Their works can be found in various private and institutional collections.