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Mário Belém is a Portuguese artist known for his colorful, playful visual narratives that blend images and words, working on both small-scale studio pieces and large-scale murals.
Mário Belém (b. 1977) has transitioned from a career in digital illustration and graphic design to focusing on painting and urban art.
Academic Carrer
Specific details about Mário Belém's academic background are not widely available online.
Professional Carrer
Belém has become a prominent figure in the Portuguese urban art scene, developing a personal language that juxtaposes images and words to create magical, narrative-driven artworks. He works on both small-scale studio pieces and large-scale murals.
Influences
His work explores themes related to communication, popular culture, and the human condition, often blending the familiar with the unusual.
