Bordalo II (b. 1987)

Bordalo II, the stage name of Artur Bordalo, is one of the most internationally recognized contemporary Portuguese artists. His artistic practice is based on the reuse of discarded materials, transforming objects and urban waste into three-dimensional compositions, often depictions of animals. Through this approach, the artist questions the patterns of production and consumption in contemporary society and draws attention to the impact of human activity on the environment.

Available Works

Artistic Language

Bordalo II’s work is characterized by a combination of sculpture, assemblage, and urban intervention. He uses materials such as plastic, metal, tires, electronic parts, and other salvaged objects, which he rearranges into compositions with great visual impact. In the “Big Trash Animals” and “Small Trash Animals” series, animals take center stage: they are constructed from the very waste that threatens their habitats. The relationship between nature, waste, and consumption is one of the fundamental themes of his work.

Biography

Artur Bordalo was born in Lisbon in 1987 and is known by the artist name Bordalo II, chosen in honor of his grandfather, the painter Real Bordalo. From an early age, he developed a close relationship with painting and the visual arts, observing his grandfather’s work while simultaneously exploring graffiti in urban spaces. He studied painting at the Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Lisbon for eight years, during which time he deepened his interest in sculpture and experimented with different materials and techniques.

Starting in 2012, he began developing the work for which he is internationally recognized, creating sculptures and artistic interventions from discarded materials. Public space has become a central platform for his practice, taking his works to cities on various continents. With projects such as Big Trash Animals and Small Trash Animals, Bordalo II has established his own artistic language, focused on critiquing excessive consumption, waste production, and the impact of human activity on the environment.

Representation in Collections and Museums

  • National Center for Nautical and Underwater Archaeology, Lisbon

  • Museum of the Sea – Rei D. Carlos, Cascais

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The Nicolau Nasoni Gallery has works by the artist available. For information about the available pieces, please contact the gallery directly.

  • The price of a work by Bordalo II varies depending on the type of piece, its dimensions, the materials used, and whether it is part of a limited edition. To find out the prices of the available works, we recommend contacting the gallery.

  • Bordalo II works primarily with sculpture and assemblage, creating compositions from discarded materials. His body of work also includes urban interventions, installations, and works in various formats and media.

  • Yes. You can view the available works on the Nicolau Nasoni Gallery website and contact the team for information on prices, terms of purchase, and shipping.