ANTONIO ALEIXO CRISTO
Born in Estômbar, Algarve, António Aleixo Cristo has always shown a natural inclination for aesthetic creation. From an early age, he explored various art forms, including painting, ceramics and serial reproductions. His incessant search for aesthetic innovation led him to push the boundaries of conventional school programs.
In the 1960s, Cristo went abroad, dedicating himself to researching unconventional plastic languages. He worked and exhibited in Italy, France, Holland and Scandinavia, where he held his first solo exhibition at the Kulturcentrum Gallery in Stockholm in 1972. His unique work earned him representations in European, American and Japanese collections.
Returning to Portugal in the 1980s, Cristo continued his artistic research in the solitude of the Algarve, exploring photography, material painting, graphics and tile sculpture. In the 1990s, he combined technological innovation with traditional processes, taking part in numerous exhibitions and the 1st National Congress of Institutional Plastic Artists, ANAP/AIAP (Unesco).
Recently, Cristo has made a name for himself in the world of pop art and graffiti, creating works that combine urban art with innovative digital techniques. His internationally recognized pieces evoke the vibrant energy of the urban streets.
Awards and Distinctions:
- First Prize at the PORT ART International Art Fair (Portimão, Portugal, 1992) with 'The Famous Decomposition of the Wall'
- Third place in the National Competition promoted by Galeria “Diário de Notícias”, Lisbon (1992/3) with 'Remote Time II'
- 'BronzPalette' in the 1992/3 Interdistrict Competition promoted by the Museu Infante Dom Henrique, Faro, Portugal
