VIEGAS Nuno
Bombs, masks, and hoods become icons under the brush of Nuno Viegas, a Portuguese artist from graffiti. Discover his original screenprint above.
Nuno Viegas, Graffiti Icons in Chiaroscuro
Born in 1985 in Faro, Portugal, Nuno Viegas is an artist from the graffiti scene. He elevates the writer's tools—spray cans, masks, gloves, and hoods—to the status of true icons, in a refined aesthetic of chiaroscuro and graphic precision.
- 1985: born in Faro, Portugal.
- Started in graffiti before shifting his work to the studio.
- Developed a body of work that revisits street art codes with an almost academic approach.
A Reflection on the Urban Artist
Nuno Viegas questions the constructed identity of the urban artist, often anonymous and masked. His compositions blur the lines between supposed vandalism, institutional art, and free expression, with a craftsmanship that evokes classical painting.
Choosing a Nuno Viegas Artwork
- His original screenprints capture the precision of his drawing and the depth of his blacks.
- An iconic subject like the masked writer perfectly encapsulates his theme.
- Limited editions are signed and detailed on each listing.
- Each artwork offered by the gallery is precisely described and sold with an invoice-certificate.
Nuno Viegas at Galerie 125
The gallery offers the original screenprint "Writer III" above. Also explore our prints and screenprints. Purchase online: it is shipped quickly, with tracking and insurance.
Other urban artists to discover: Nasty, C215, and Shepard Fairey.