Guide to Urban Art Vhils in Lisbon

Who is it Vhils?
Large-scale murals and smaller works on doors and wood paneling, fromAlexandre Farto, also known asVhils, combines detailed figuration with a process where he tears the surfaces to be perforated or with chemical products to create his images (predominantly portraits). With this subtractive process,Vhils unites elements of painting and sculpture and reflects on how the built environment absorbs change and social development.Vhils studied at Central Saint Martins and improved his practice in the world of graffiti. In his studio he creates engravings, paintings and posters. Vhils he has exhibited in several cities around the world and has produced collaborations with several institutions, including the EDP Foundation in Lisbon, the Center Pompidou, the Barbican Centre, the CAFA Art Museum and the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. Discover the spaces in Lisbon where there are murals ofVhils.

1. Portrait of Marielle Franco (1979-2018)

Brave Walls | Amnesty International
Lisbon, Portugal
September 2018
Location: Monsanto Panoramic, Bela Vista Road

2.Underdogs Public Art Program

Collab piece with Shepard Fairey
Lisbon, Portugal
July 2017
Location: Rua da Senhora da Glória, 39, Lisbon

3. Structure, 2017
Piece celebrating the 43rd anniversary of the 25 April 1974 Carnation Revolution

Lisbon, Portugal
April 2017
Location: Official Residence of the Prime Minister of Portugal
Rua da Imprensa à Estrela, 4, Lisbon

4. Center for Innovation and Competitiveness | GS1 Portugal headquarters

Lisbon, Portugal
November 2016
Location: Estrada do Paço do Lumiar, Campus do Lumiar, Edifício K3, 1649-038 Lisbon

5.“Calçada” – tribute piece to the late fado diva Amália Rodrigues

Lisbon, Portugal
June 2015
Location: Rua dos Cegos, 42, Lisbon

6. Memory Project – Dona Maria II National Theater

Lisbon, Portugal
September 2014
Location: Praça Dom Pedro IV, Lisbon

7. “Dissection” solo exhibition 

EDP Foundation | Electricity Museum, Lisbon, Portugal
June 2014
Location: Avenida de Brasilia, Lisbon
Status: destroyed

8. “Dissection” solo exhibition

Lisbon, Portugal
June 2014
Location: Avenida da Índia, 28, Lisbon
Status: destroyed

9. Underdogs Public Art Program

Collab piece with PixelPancho
Lisbon, Portugal
November 2013
Location: Avenida Infante Dom Henrique, Cais do Jardim do Tabaco, Lisbon
Status: destroyed

10. “Diorama” solo exhibition 

Lisbon, Portugal
May 2012
Location: Rua Padre Carlos dos Santos, Bairro das Furnas, Lisbon
Status: destroyed

11. “Diorama” solo exhibition 

Lisbon, Portugal
May 2012
Location: Avenida Calouste Gulbenkian, Lisbon
 

12. CRONO Festival

Lisbon, Portugal
February 2011
Location: Rua Cascais, Lisbon
Status: destroyed

13. Video shoot for Orelha Negra's “MIRIAM” music video + “Detritos” art videos

 

Silver Arm Factory
Lisbon, Portugal
December 2010
Location: Rua Fábrica do Braço de Prata 1, Lisbon

14. VSP 2009 group exhibition 

Lisbon, Portugal
November 2009
Location: Rua das Gaivotas 8, Lisbon

15. Braço de Prata – with Dirty Cop (left) and Mar (right) 

Lisbon, Portugal
January 2009
Location: Rua do Mar, Lisbon
Status: destroyed

16. “Building 3 Steps” exhibition 

 

Promontório Architects Gallery
Lisbon, Portugal
September 2006
Location: Rua Fábrica de Material de Guerra 10, Lisbon