Miguel Rodriguesis a Portuguese contemporary artist whose work draws inspiration from the opulence and grandeur of the Baroque period, named Hyper Baroque by the artist: a mix from Hyper reality and Baroque. By reimagining this flamboyant style through a modern lens, he is creating Hyperbaroque pieces, blending historical motifs with contemporary sensibilities. His artworks are theatrical in nature, reflecting on the hyper-realities of modern society, consumerism, and propaganda. Gold, a recurring element in his work, symbolizes luxury and power, inviting viewers into a world of fantasy and whimsy through its opulent allure.
Miguel studied Sculpture at the Faculty of Fine Arts in Lisbon. He quickly gained recognition and began exhibiting his work throughout Portugal and internationally, with shows in Turkey, Dubai, London, the Netherlands and Belgium. He has collaborated with renowned European cultural institutions, including the Catherine Palace in St. Petersburg, the Sakıp Sabancı Museum in Istanbul, and the Mayer van den Bergh Museum in Antwerp. Currently based in Lisbon, Miguel continues to explore and expand the boundaries of his works, bridging past and present in his powerful creations.
Selected Exhibitions
Solo Exhibitions
(2024) "Dinastia", Centro de Artes, Ponte de Sor / Portugal
(2024) "Dinastia", Palácio Fronteira, Lisbon / Portugal
(2023) "Catarina", AWC Gallery, Dubai / UAE
(2023) "Catarina", Igreja de Santa Catarina, Lisbon / Portugal
(2023) "Hyperbaroque Journey", 42 Maslak - Mariana Custódio Gallery, AWC Gallery; Istanbul / Turkey
(2023) "Miguel Rodrigues a Portuguese Artist", Art Center, Bahrain Gallery, Ministry of Culture Bahrain; Manama / Bahrain
(2019) "La Beauté - Uma viagem ao Barroco de São Petersburgo", Camões, Lisbon / Portugal
(2018) "La Fuite" Galveias Palace and Lybrary, Lisbon / Portugal
(2017) "L’inauguration de hyperbaroque - Le profond, le sublime ... et le frivole", ACERT, Tondela / Portugal
Collective Exhibitions
(2025) “Heart of Being Human”, TedX Marvila, Lisbon, Portugal
(2024) "DIFC Sculpture Park", Gate Avenue DIFC, AWC Dubai, Dubai / UAE
(2024) “A Journey Through Art, Heritage, and Music”, CAP - Contemporary Art Platform / Portuguese Business Council in Kuwait, Kuwait City / Kuwait
(2024) "A Room os On´s Own", Bo Gallery & AWC Gallery, Dubai / UAE
(2023) "Cloud 9", Muse Contemporary Gallery, Bodrum / Turkey
(2023) "DIFC Sculpture Park", Gate Avenue DIFC, AWC Dubai, Dubai / UAE
(2023) "Celebration With Friends", AWC Gallery, Dubai / UAE
(2022) Boom Festival, Arroz Studios, Idanha-a-Nova / Portugal
(2022) "In Marvila", Marvilla Art District, Lisbon / Portugal
(2022) "Together In Different Ways", AWC Gallery, Dubai / UAE
(2022) "So Far, Yet So Close" Mariana Custódio Gallery, London / United Kingdom
(2021) "Local Goes Global", ANJE Pop-up Gallery, Paris / France
(2021) "New Era for Humanity", Movart Gallery, Lisbon / Portugal
(2021) "Rare Efect vol2 - an NFT Festival", Arroz Studios, Lisbon / Portugal
(2020) Pop-Up Casa 70, Casa 70 Gallery, Lisbon / Portugal
(2019) "Festival dos Canais", Aveiro / Portugal
(2019) "5th Espinho Bienal" Espinho Museum, Espinho / Portugal
(2018) "International Biennial of Contemporary Sacred Art", Pio XII Museum Braga / Portugal
(2018) Glo’Art, Lanaken / Belgium
(2017) "Dream Castilho", Castilho 203, Lisbon / Portugal
(2017) "Symphonic Gardens", Gramaxo Foundation, Maia / Portugal
(2017) "Thinking Baroque" - ARTMAP; Braga / Portugal
(2017) "Resgaste \ Sauvetage ", Radio Palace, Lisbon / Portugal
Work Presentation
(2024) Nobu Hotel London Shoreditch - London, UK
(2024) Shaikh Ebrahim Center - Bahrain
(2021) Santa Clara Nova – Coimbra, Portugal
(2020) Sao Vicente de Fora Monastery, Coimbra, Portugal
(2018) Sakip Sabancı Museum – Istanbul, Turkey
(2018) Catherine Palace – St Petersburg, Russia
(2018) Museum Van Den Bergh – Antwerp, Belgium
(2017) Mechanism of the Carillons – National Palace of Mafra, Portugal
(2017) Chapel of Saint John the Baptist – Church of Saint Roch, Lisbon
(2016) L’atelier – SAMS of SBSI, Lisbon, Portugal
(2016) Joanina Library, Coimbra University – Coimbra, Portugal
Art Fairs
(2024) AWC Gallery; 19th Contemporary Istanbul - Turkey
(2023) Mariana Custódio Gallery; 18th Contemporary Istanbul - Turkey
(2023) Muse Contemporary Gallery; ARTWeeks@Akaretle - Turkey
(2022) Mariana Custódio Gallery; 17th Contemporary Istanbul - Turkey
(2022) art Sümer Gallery; Bloom Contemporary Istanbul - Turkey
(2022) art Sümer Gallery; ARTWeeks@Akaretler - Turkey
(2021) Mariana Custódio Gallery; 16th Contemporary Istanbul - Turkey
(2019) Casa dell’Arte; 15th Contemporary Istanbul - Turkey
Art Residences
(2018) Art Department, Casa Dell’arte, Istanbul - Turkey
(2018) Glo’art, Lanaken - Bélgium
(2017) Pensar o Barroco | Camara Municipal de Braga - Braga, Portugal
Public Artworks
Shaikh Ebrahim Center (Bahrain) | DIFC (Dubai) | Kismet by Milka (Dubai) | Andaz Prague - a concept by Hyatt (Prague) | St Regis Doha Hotel (Qatar) | 39 Kalamış Marina Hotel (Istanbul) | Casa Dell’arte Hotel (Lisbon)
Private Art Collections
RAK Art Foundation (Bahrain); Papko Art Collection - Öner Kocabeyoglu Collection (Turkey); Büyükkuşoğlu family Collection (Turkey); Elizabeth and Alain Pacquement Collection (France); Colecção Paulo Tavares (Portugal); Narongdej’s private art collection (Thailand); Fronteira Palace (Portugal), National Contemporary Art Museum Kuwait (Kuwait)