Lourdes Castro (1930 - 2022)
1930-12-09Funchal, Portugal2022-01-08Funchal, PortugalPortugal
Lourdes Castro
Maria de Lourdes Bettencourt de Castro was a Portuguese artist from Funchal, Madeira. After specializing in abstract art, in the 1960s she created collages and silk screens, seeking to capture ephemeral reality. From the 1970s, together with her partner Manuel Zimbro, she developed shadow puppets for her Shadow Theatre, gaining acclaim throughout Europe and Brazil. In 1998, together with Francisco Tropa, she created an installation for Portugal's contribution to the São Paulo Art Biennial.
Date and place of birt: | 9 december 1930, Funchal, Portugal |
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Date and place of death: | 8 january 2022, Funchal, Portugal |
Nationality: | Portugal |
Period of activity: | XX, XXI century |
Specialization: | Artist, Painter |
Art style: | Abstract art, Contemporary art |