Alexandre Farto aka Vhils
Alexandre Farto, known as Vhils (b. 1987), is a Portuguese visual artist recognized for his innovative approach to art through the removal of surface layers on walls and other media. His work reflects on themes such as identity, urban life, and the passage of time.
Biography
Bio
Alexandre Farto aka Vhils has developed a distinctive visual language rooted in graffiti and his groundbreaking bas-relief carving technique, which has garnered critical acclaim. His work has been showcased globally, including a site-specific piece aboard the International Space Station.
Academic Carrer
Specific details about Alexandre Farto's academic background are not widely available online.
Professional Carrer
Since 2005, Vhils has exhibited his work in solo and group exhibitions, art events, and public interventions worldwide. His practice spans various media, including stencil painting, wall carving, pyrotechnic explosions, video, and sculptural installations.
Influences
Vhils' influences include his background in graffiti and his exploration of surface removal techniques, which he uses to address themes of identity and urban existence.

Works from Alexandre Farto aka Vhils


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Alexandre Farto aka Vhils
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Time-gated open edition + 20 AP & 10 RN
Screen print on paper
Screen print ink, varnish, Quink ink, bleach, and acid
Hand-finished, signed and numbered by the artist
Astropack Avorio 280 g/m2 paper
70 × 50 cm
2023

Prisma – Alexandre Farto aka Vhils
Alexandre Farto aka Vhils
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Editor: Miguel Moore
Text: João Pinharanda
Graphic design: João M. Machado
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Published by: Vhils Studio
Portuguese and English
Hardback
32 × 24 cm
160 pages
2022
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