Hailing from Oporto, the esteemed individual obtained his academic degree in 1985 from the prestigious E.S.B.A.P. Subsequently, he served as a lecturer in the field of Painting at the E.S.A.P. from 1985 to 1990. In 1998, he accomplished the pinnacle of academic success by achieving a PhD in Art History from the University of Salamanca. In the year 1986, he played a pivotal role in the establishment of the renowned Quadrado Azul art gallery, followed by co-founding the esteemed Por Amor à Arte Gallery in Oporto in 1994. Demonstrating a keen passion for sharing knowledge and shaping future artists, he served as an assistant lecturer at F.B.A.U.P. from 1988 to 2002. In the new millennium, he embarked on a partnership with “Nome aos Bois Arte Contemporânea,” a project studio based in Salvador.
The captivating artwork of Augusto Canedo served as a catalyst in the renaissance of figuration during the 1980’s, delving into the complexities of spatiality, composition, and a nearly academic approach to lighting. Beyond this revolutionary movement, the focal point of his creations shifted from figures to dynamic representations of the human form, incorporating elements such as stains, textures, and organic materials. This marked the beginning of a new era, aptly named “Litoralidade” (meaning coastal life). The sea, in close proximity to his hometown of Oporto, influenced his art with an evident presence of the immaculate blue hue and the inclusion of fossils, frequently employing techniques such as encaustics.
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