Alexandre Farto

Alexandre Farto

artist Portugal

Alexandre Farto, known as Vhils, is a Portuguese street artist born in 1987 in Seixal. He gained recognition for his distinctive technique of creating portraits by carving into walls and other surfaces, transforming urban environments into powerful narratives of identity, memory, and urban transformation. Vhils has showcased his work internationally, with notable projects in countries such as Thailand, the United States, and Brazil. His retrospective exhibition, 'Strata', is currently being held at the MUCA museum in Munich, marking his first solo show in Germany, featuring works that span his artistic career from 2005 to 2025.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
154,234
Power
1,221$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Brazil 1 8.00 0.07% +0% 211,049,527 146,664 $1,500,000 1,042$
Portugal 1 8.00 0.07% +0% 10,196,709 7,570 $240,000 178$
Totals 2 221,246,236 154,234 $1,740,000 1,220$
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Recent Mentions

Portugal Portugal: Alexandre Farto, also known as Vhils, is a long-time friend of JR and is associated with the gallery hosting the exhibition. 8

Público: JR está em Lisboa e quer pôr a sua cara num grande mural | Artes

Portugal Portugal: Alexandre Farto, known as Vhils, is a Portuguese artist whose retrospective exhibition is being held at the MUCA in Munich. 9

Público: Museu alemão acolhe exposição retrospectiva do trabalho de Vhils | Vhils