Nadir Afonso
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About
Abstract painter who was formally trained as an architect and specialized in geometric shapes. One of the pioneers of Kinetic art. Famous for his "Cities" series.
Before Fame
He won a national prize for painting at age 17; shortly thereafter, he enrolled in the School of Fine Arts in Porto.
Trivia
He published several books detailing his theory of geometry-based aesthetics.
Family Life
He grew up in Portugal and was the son of poet Artur Maria Afonso.
Associated With
He admired the work of Salvador Dali.
