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| Born | Nuno Reis March 2, 1974 |
| Died | August 4, 2022 |
| Nationality | Portuguese |
| Known for | Street art, Murals, Graffiti |
Nuno Reis (Angola, March 2, 1974 - Portugal, August 4, 2022), [1] better known as Nomen, was a self-taught [2] Portuguese graffiti artist. Alongside his colleagues Ram and Utopia, he formed the Double Trouble crew. [3]
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Reis was born in Angola in 1974 [4] and lived there until he was two years old. From the age of 14, he developed an interest in murals. He spent much of his later life in Portugal and also worked for a considerable time in England. In 1989, Reis created his first public works on walls and trains along the Cascais line in the Carcavelos area. He is therefore considered one of Portugal's graffiti pioneers. [5]
After years of honing his craft in the underground scene, he became a renowned urban and street artist. At a certain point, however, he decided to make the transition to becoming a professional artist. From then on, he primarily worked on commission for governments and businesses, creating both small and large-scale works on walls, buildings, and industrial structures. In addition, he produced many imaginative paintings on canvas. Over the years, his works have been exhibited in multiple countries. [6]
Reis, the self-proclaimed "style swinger," was versatile and prolific. [7]
He primarily used acrylic spray paint, which limits the level of detail compared to more refined techniques. In his early years, he adopted more classical street art compositions and did not shy away from incorporating social criticism in his works. His most recent pieces still include elements of typography and street art, featuring subjects like celebrities, fantasy characters, film figures, or vibrant 3D text in a recognizable street art style.
In his murals Reis frequently addresses social and political issues, including themes of injustice, human rights, and environmental awareness. His murals serve as public commentaries, intended to provoke thought and reflection on critical issues. [8]
Selected works:
In his figurative works are both abstract and realistic representations of figures such as Picasso, Marilyn Monroe, and Catherine Zeta-Jones, as well as characters like Mickey Mouse and Super Mario. These subjects are depicted against an abstract background filled with variations of colors and shapes. In addition to signing his works with "Nomen," he frequently integrated his artist name into the subjects and backgrounds of his pieces.
Notable series created by him include "Girl from Ipanema", "Feat. Roy Lichtenstein", and "The Saint," along with individual works such as "Marilyn in Wonderland" and "Catherine Zeta-Jones Universe." [12]
His works were exhibited in many countries, including France, Israel, Panama, and Qatar. [13] Shortly before his death, from April 8 to 10, 2022, they were also displayed at Le Carrousel du Louvre during the Salon International de l'Art Contemporain. [14] [15]
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