Pedro Cabrita Reis

Style: Neo Minimalism;

Place: Lisbon

Born: 1956

Biography:

Pedro Cabrita Reis is a Portuguese artist, born in Lisbon in 1956. He is one of the foremost visual artists of his generation and also one of Portugal’s most internationally renowned artists. His work features a wide variety of media – painting, sculpture, photography, and drawing.

Career

Pedro Cabrita Reis studied at the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Lisbon. His first solo exhibition, “25 Desenhos” [25 Drawings], was held at the Sociedade Nacional de Belas Artes in 1981. While at university, he founded and directed the magazine Arte Opinião [Art Opinion] (1978-1982). He has participated in various international exhibitions, including the Venice Biennale (1995) and the São Paulo Biennials (1994 and 1998).

Artistic Style and Influences

Pedro Cabrita Reis's work is characterized by a diverse range of media and techniques. His paintings, such as Pedro Cabrita Reis: À propos des lieux d’origine #1, 2005, showcase his unique approach to art. He has also created sculptures, such as A sculpture for Santo Tirso, which demonstrate his skill and innovation.

Public Art and Collections

Pedro Cabrita Reis has created various public artworks in Portugal, including Central Tejo in Lisbon (2018) and Palácio [Palace] in Porto (2005). His work is also featured in the collections of many national and international museums, such as the Gulbenkian, Tate Modern, and Museu Berardo. For more information about Pedro Cabrita Reis's artwork and exhibitions, visit Pedro Cabrita Reis on Wikioo.org.

Awards and Recognition

Pedro Cabrita Reis has received numerous awards and recognition for his work. He represented Portugal at the Venice Biennale in 1995 and participated in various iterations of the biennale. For more information about Pedro Cabrita Reis's biography and artwork, visit Pedro Cabrita Reis on Wikipedia.

• Pedro Cabrita Reis is a Portuguese artist born in Lisbon in 1956.
• He is one of the foremost visual artists of his generation and also one of Portugal’s most internationally renowned artists.
• His work features a wide variety of media – painting, sculpture, photography, and drawing.
• He has been exhibited and included in numerous national and international museum collections.

Pedro Cabrita Reis's artwork can be found on Wikioo.org, which features a collection of his paintings, sculptures, and other works. For more information about Portuguese contemporary art, visit Portuguese contemporary art on Wikipedia.