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Vasco Maio, also known as João Vasco (b. 1983), is a Portuguese visual artist based in Almada, Portugal. His practice spans painting, drawing, illustration, and graphic design, reflecting his deep connection to public spaces and urban environments.
Biography
Bio
Vasco Maio started his artistic journey in graffiti in 1998, and he holds a degree in Communication Design and Painting from the University of Fine Arts in Lisbon. Since 2016, he has been working out of his own studio in Almada, engaging in various visual arts and communication design projects.
Academic Carrer
Vasco Maio has a degree in Communication Design and Painting from the University of Fine Arts in Lisbon.
Professional Carrer
Since 2008, Vasco Maio has worked as a graphic designer while also maintaining a studio in Almada since 2016. He has been involved in urban art projects and mural painting workshops and has exhibited his work in both solo and group exhibitions since 2001.
Influences
Vasco Maio's work is influenced by his early engagement with graffiti and his ongoing relationship with public spaces, shaping his unique perception of the city.
