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Artur Cruzeiro Seixas (b.1920-d.2020), a leading figure of Portuguese Surrealism, was known for his expressionist, neorealist, and surrealist phases. Influenced by De Chirico, his work spans painting, drawing, poetry, and sculpture. He lived in Angola, later fleeing to Europe, and where he held numerous exhibitions. In 1999, he donated his collection to the Cupertino de Miranda Foundation. Awarded several times, his art features in major collections, including the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation and Museu do Chiado.

Pedro Guimarães (b.1974) is a portuguese  professional artist. Influenced by New York Pop artists and Post-Pop iconography, he uses innovative techniques to create 3D optical art with shifting perspectives. His work, often using alternative materials, has earned him notable awards, including the 'Arte Cantábria' prize. Guimarães has also painted portraits of public figures, including the Portuguese First Lady.

Roxanne Bueso (b.1958) is a Puerto Rico self-taught artist.  

With a curriculum filled with solo and colective exhibitions, she has been awarded the 2023 Luxembourg Art Prize for artistic merit.

Despite living in Portugal since the 90s, her south american roots are embedded in all her paintings through her vibrant colors, mythological elements and striking female figures.

Louis Oporto (b.1976) is a self-taught Porto born artist who began his journey in painting and drawing at 16. He has had several solo exhibitions,.

 Influenced by surrealists, he believes art, poetry, and music are tools for expressing critical thought and achieving freedom.

His works are strongly influenced by Dalí's figures and Escher transformative forms and compositions.

Ruben Zacarias (b.1995) was born in Lichinga, Mozambique. Now based in Porto, he trained in painting and crafts at Bindarte Atelier, Mozambique. Influenced by his mother and grandmother, he works using several medias. He is known as a versatile artist. His works have been shown internationally. 

His art often explores themes of women, dreams, and heritage, reflecting his self-described feminist perspective.

Jorge Parracho is a self taught artist, from Porto, Portugal.

Most of his works are inspired by the quantum world, embedding in art several elements that are reinterpreted using detailed medias.

In 2024, the artist started a series named Emotions, distant from his usual work, where through the use of graphite on paper the artist attempts to reach the depth of the human core emotions.

João Paramés (b.1978) studied Painting at the National Society of Fine Arts in Lisbon and graduated in 2003 from the University School of Arts of Coimbra. His work features in prominent public and private collections, including the Portuguese Parliament, Lisbon City Hall, Museu Grão Vasco, Barclays Bank, Siemens Lisbon, and international institutions in Germany, France, and Spain, among others.

Cody DeLong (b.1964) is a passionate life-long student of art. Cody was instilled at an early age with a solid work ethic and an affinity for nature and all its beauty. A natural artist, Codyd is continually inspired by the west which has been his home for most of his adult life.

After 22 years of selling his art in Jerome, Arizona, I closed my Studio/Gallery and I'm currently living in Portugal.

Josete Fernandes, born in France, returned to her family’s roots in Cedães, Mirandela, at age 4. She pursued art early, studying at Soares dos Reis School in Porto, earning a degree in Painting from ESAP, and later graduating in Fine Arts from Coimbra University. With a master’s in Visual Arts Education, she specializes in serigraphy, engraving, lithography, analogue photography, and stained glass, as well as jewelry-making from CINDOR, Gondomar

Silva Frade Art Gallery is working towards curating our collection online. That way you will able to see wonderful artworks from the comfort of your home. However, this takes a bit of time.

In the meantime, you can check all the art in our collection in our showroom in Rua Alexandre Braga, 86 or inquiries us about the artist that work with us through the available means.