Vhils
Vhils, born Alexandre Farto, is a renowned Portuguese street artist celebrated for his unique technique of creating intricate murals by chiseling away layers of walls, revealing the underlying surfaces and textures. His work often explores themes of identity and the relationship between urban environments and human presence, making him a significant figure in contemporary art.
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Recent news mentions
Vhils has been chosen to create an official portrait for Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.
Montenegro desafia ego de Passos e Marcelo leva Vhils para Belém | Podcast Poder Público
Portugal· 2026-03-05
Vhils created the official portrait of Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.
Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa eternizou-se num retrato de Vhils feito de páginas de jornais | ArtesPortugal· 2026-03-04
Vhils is known for his sculpted faces on walls and was chosen to create the official portrait of Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.
Marcelo escolheu Vhils para fazer o seu retrato oficial como Presidente da República | Museu da Presidência da RepúblicaPortugal· 2026-02-14
Vhils is a Portuguese artist expected to sign the next bottle of olive oil.
les Indiscretions d’Elyssa – La Presse de Tunisie
Tunisia· 2025-10-22
Vhils is featured among the artists in the exhibition at the Sociedade Nacional de Belas-Artes.
O que fazer? Quinta é dia de aprender com fósseis e artesãos | LazerPortugal· 2025-08-28
Vhils, a sculptor from a family of farmers, is collaborating with El Seed to create a portrait sculpture.
De Gabès… et le monde à portée de main ! – La Presse de TunisieTunisia· 2025-05-30
Vhils is featured in the exhibition 'Quanta Terra Quanta Arte' showcasing his artistic works.
Favaios: Quanta Terra acolhe exposição com Vhils, Hélio Bray e Paulo Neves | DouroPortugal· 2025-03-17
