Artist Profile
Nunca
Francisco Rodrigues
Born 1983, São Paulo, Brazil
Nunca is a São Paulo street artist known for his distinctive portraits of indigenous peoples wearing modern accessories. His work explores themes of cultural identity, colonization, and globalization through a unique visual language that combines traditional and contemporary elements. His cannibal-themed characters critique cultural consumption and appropriation.
Artist Details
Based in: São Paulo, Brazil
Artistic Style: Indigenous portraiture, Cultural commentary, Mixed techniques, Political art
Notable Works
- •Indigenous series - Global murals
- •Cannibal Characters collection
- •They Live Hidden - Gallery works
- •São Paulo street interventions
Major Exhibitions
- •Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego (2010)
- •Galeria Logo, São Paulo (2018)
- •Stolen Space Gallery, London (2013)
Collaborations
- •Vans - Custom shoe designs
- •Agnès b. - Fashion collaborations
- •Pixação documentary - Featured artist
Achievements & Recognition
- •Leading voice in Brazilian street art
- •Work addressing indigenous rights
- •International mural festivals participant