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Manuel Cargaleiro
Modern
Modern

Manuel Cargaleiro

Born 1927 Works span 1967–1982

Manuel Cargaleiro: A Pioneer of Geometric Ceramics and Painting Manuel Cargaleiro (born 16 March 1927 in Vila Velha de Ródão, Portugal) was a prolific Portuguese artist who left an indelible mark on both ceramic art and painting. His artistic journey began as an autodidact—a self-taught individual—and he swiftly gained recognition for his distinctive approach to form and color, rooted in the principles of geometric abstraction and inf…

3
dated works
1
chapters
1967
first work
1982
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Manuel Cargaleiro's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Manuel Cargaleiro's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.