Lourdes Castro
Lourdes Castro was a renowned Portuguese artist born on December 9, 1930, in Funchal, Madeira. She was known for her innovative work that often intertwined themes of nature and shadow, exemplified in her notable series 'O grande herbário de sombras'. Castro studied at the Escola Superior de Belas Artes in Lisbon and became a key figure in the Portuguese contemporary art scene, co-founding the KWY magazine and art group. She received numerous accolades, including the Medalha de Mérito Cultural in 2020 and the title of Comendador by the President of Portugal in 2021. Her legacy continues to influence contemporary art, and her works are celebrated in various exhibitions, including an upcoming national tour of her art.
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Recent news mentions
Lourdes Castro was excluded from the higher course of Fine Arts in Lisbon in 1956 for not conforming to the canon of the time.
A sombra de Lourdes Castro trouxe luz ao Arquipélago | Artes
Portugal· 2026-01-11Lourdes Castro is mentioned as one of the great female artists born in the 1930s.
Helena Almeida e Artur Rosa juntos na vida como na obra | ExposiçãoPortugal· 2025-08-14
Lourdes Castro is one of the artists represented in the exhibition curated by the Marquise project.
O que fazer? Segunda é dia de andar pelos murais de Abril | LazerPortugal· 2025-04-27
Lourdes Castro's work serves as the starting point for the performance by Mano a Mano.
O que fazer? Quinta é dia de entrar em modo Y e espalhar poesia | LazerPortugal· 2025-03-19
Lourdes Castro was a renowned artist from Madeira whose work has been celebrated in various exhibitions.
Obra de Lourdes Castro em itinerância nacional com apoio da DGArtes | ArtesPortugal· 2025-03-02
