Vhils x Felipe Pantone

Alexandre Farto, known as Vhils, born in 1987 in Seixal, Portugal, developed his artistic practice from the graffiti movement of the early 2000s. He is recognized for his subtractive carving technique, where he removes layers of plaster, brick, and concrete from urban surfaces to create portraits. This process, which he refers to as an "archeology of the present," aims to reveal hidden stories and reflect on the impact of urban development and globalization on identity and memory. His approach extends beyond walls to various media, including metal, wood, and advertising posters, employing tools such as chisels, drills, and corrosive chemicals. Vhils gained international recognition after participating in the Cans Festival in London in 2008, curated by Banksy. His work has since been exhibited in institutions globally, including the Centre Pompidou in Paris and the CAFA Art Museum in Beijing. He has also founded creative platforms like Underdogs, supporting urban art and emerging artists. Felipe Pantone, born in 1986 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and raised in Spain, is a contemporary artist whose work integrates kinetic art, installations, graffiti, and design. He is known for his use of bold colors, geometric patterns, and Op art elements, which reflect the dynamism and digital reality of contemporary society. Pantone began his artistic career as a graffiti artist, initially under the name Pant1, before transitioning to gallery exhibitions in 2006. His practice often explores themes of movement, saturation, and the influence of new technologies. Pantone's works have been displayed in international institutions such as the Long Beach Museum of Art and the Palais de Tokyo in Paris, and he has created murals worldwide.