Julião Sarmento
Portugal
Julião Sarmento (Lisbon, 1948-2021) studied Painting and Architecture at the Escola Superior de Belas Artes de Lisboa. He was an interdisciplinary artist, and throughout his career, he worked across a wide range of media: painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, film, video, performance, sound, and installation. He also developed several significant site-specific projects. Over the last five decades, he held numerous solo and group exhibitions worldwide.
Julião Sarmento represented Portugal at the 46th Venice Biennale (1997). He participated in Documenta 7 (1982) and Documenta 8 (1987), the Venice Biennale (1980 and 2001), and the São Paulo Biennale (2002). His work is represented in many public and private collections across Europe, North and South America, and Japan.
Julião Sarmento represented Portugal at the 46th Venice Biennale (1997). He participated in Documenta 7 (1982) and Documenta 8 (1987), the Venice Biennale (1980 and 2001), and the São Paulo Biennale (2002). His work is represented in many public and private collections across Europe, North and South America, and Japan.
