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 influenced by the groundbreaking École de Paris movement. Cargaleiro’s unwavering dedication to experimentation resulted in a captivating body of work that continu…