Domingos Loureiro was born in Valongo and holds a PhD in Art and Design from the University of Porto. He combines his work as a visual artist with his role as Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Porto (FBAUP), in the Department of Fine Arts – Painting. He holds various academic positions and has authored and edited numerous scientific and academic documents. An award-winning artist, his career includes exhibitions in several countries, including Portugal, Spain, France, England, Belgium, Italy, Ireland, the USA, Brazil, Japan, Germany, Canada, and the Netherlands.