About António Areal
Lived 1934 – 1978 (aged 43). António Areal was a Portuguese painter.
António Santiago Gonçalves Areal e Silva (1934, Porto – 1978, Lisbon) was a Portuguese visual artist and painter.
With a short life and work production, António Areal distinguishes himself in the Portuguese art scene of the second half of the twentieth century as a leading figure in the transition from Surrealism to Action painting. After with a strong connection with Pop Art and Nouveau réalisme. He is the father of four daughters, one of them is the painter Sofia Areal. He is also the grandfather of the artist Martim Brion.
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Who was António Areal?
Portuguese painter (1934-1978)
When was António Areal born?
António Areal was born on 20 December 1934 in Porto.
When did António Areal die?
António Areal died on 1 June 1978.
What was António Areal's occupation?
António Areal was a painter.
What nationality was António Areal?
António Areal was Portuguese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). António Areal. https://biography.guide/antonio-areal/
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