Francisco Vidal, 1978

Francisco Vidal’s work spans painting, drawing, and installation, developing a meticulous and ongoing reflection on the discursive possibilities of artistic expression and aesthetics within Portuguese and Angolan societies. His works are deeply charged with historical and political meaning.

In parallel with his personal practice, Vidal co-founded in 2012 — alongside Rita GT, António Ole, and Nelo Teixeira — the virtual studio “e-Studio” Luanda: a collective of Luanda-based artists with a project and gallery space, offering a regular program of exhibitions and artistic education.

Francisco Vidal holds an MFA from Columbia University School of the Arts in New York (USA).

He was selected for the Angolan Pavilion at the 56th Venice Biennale, curated by António Ole with deputy curator Antónia Gaeta.

Vidal has exhibited regularly since 2005. That same year, he was selected for the EDP Novos Artistas Award. In 2013, he was one of ten artists featured in the documentary series *Geração 25 de Abril*, by Abílio Leitão and Alexandre Melo.

His work is represented in several major collections, including the EDP Foundation (Lisbon), PLMJ Foundation (Lisbon), Sindika Dokolo Collection (Luanda), and the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation (Lisbon).