Nuno Ramos

Nuno Álvares Pessoa de Almeida Ramos, born in São Paulo in 1960, is a Brazilian sculptor, painter, draftsman, set designer, essayist, and videomaker. He studied philosophy at the Faculty of Philosophy, Letters, and Human Sciences at the University of São Paulo (FFLCH/USP) from 1978 to 1982. Early in his career, he worked as an editor for the magazines Almanaque 80 and Kataloki between 1980 and 1981. Nuno began painting in 1982 and founded the Casa 7 studio with Paulo Monteiro, Rodrigo Andrade, Carlito Carvalhosa, and Fábio Miguez.

Biography and Artistic Trajectory
Initially known for his painting, Nuno Ramos started exploring three-dimensional works in 1986. In 1987, he received the 1st Émile Eddé Award for Visual Arts from the Museum of Contemporary Art of the University of São Paulo (MAC/USP). One of his most notable works, the installation "111," was first exhibited in 1992 in Porto Alegre and references the massacre of prisoners at the Casa de Detenção de São Paulo (Carandiru).

Beyond visual arts, Nuno Ramos is a prolific writer. He published the prose book "Cujo" in 1993 and the book-object "Balada" in 1995. In 2002, he released the short story collection "O Pão do Corvo." His multifaceted skill set extends to creating works using a wide variety of mediums and materials, including printmaking, painting, photography, installation, poetry, and video.

In 2000, Nuno Ramos won a competition in Buenos Aires to design a monument in memory of those who disappeared during the military dictatorship in Argentina, cementing his international recognition. His work is known for its depth and diversity, always exploring new means and techniques to express his artistic vision.

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