José Pedro Croft (b. 1957)

José Pedro Croft is one of the leading figures in contemporary Portuguese art. His work explores perception, space, and the relationship between objects and architecture. Through geometric compositions and the combination of different materials, the artist explores issues of balance, scale, light, and instability, creating works that transform the way viewers perceive the surrounding space.

Available Works

Artistic Language

José Pedro Croft’s artistic practice spans sculpture, drawing, and printmaking, without establishing any hierarchy among these disciplines. In his sculptures, he uses materials such as stone, bronze, wood, iron, glass, and mirrors, often arranged in geometric structures and modular constructions. In his drawings and prints, he pursues a parallel exploration of line, form, surface, and depth. The relationship between volume, light, and space is a fundamental element of his artistic language.

Biography

José Pedro Croft was born in Porto in 1957 and lives and works in Lisbon. He studied painting at the Lisbon School of Fine Arts from 1976 to 1981 and attended the studio of sculptor João Cutileiro, whose influence was decisive in the development of his artistic practice. He held his first solo exhibition in 1983 and, since then, has regularly exhibited his work in Portugal and abroad, establishing himself as one of the leading figures in contemporary Portuguese sculpture.

Throughout his career, he has participated in major international exhibitions and events, including the São Paulo and Venice Biennales. In 2002, the Belém Cultural Center dedicated a retrospective exhibition to him, and in 2017, he represented Portugal at the 57th Venice Biennale with the project *Medida Incerta*. Among the awards he has received are the Tabaqueira National Public Art Award and the EDP Drawing Award, both in 2001, and the AICA Award in 2007.

Representation in Collections and Museums

  • Center for Modern Art – Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, Lisbon

  • Serralves Foundation, Porto

  • EDP Foundation, Lisbon

  • Luso-American Foundation for Development, Lisbon

  • Caixa Geral de Depósitos, Lisbon

  • PLMJ Foundation, Lisbon

  • Berardo Collection Museum, Lisbon

  • MACE – Elvas Museum of Contemporary Art, Elvas

  • Pompidou Center, Paris

  • Albertina Collection, Vienna

  • Reina Sofía National Art Museum, Madrid

  • Galician Center for Contemporary Art, Santiago de Compostela

  • Helga de Alvear Museum, Cáceres

  • Extremaduran and Ibero-American Museum of Contemporary Art, Badajoz

  • Museum of Modern Art, Rio de Janeiro

  • Pinacoteca de São Paulo, São Paulo

  • European Central Bank, Frankfurt

  • Bank of Spain, Madrid

  • La Caixa Foundation Collection, Barcelona

  • Jorge M. Pérez Collection, Miami

Frequently Asked Questions

  • José Pedro Croft's works can be purchased through art galleries that carry his work. The Nicolau Nasoni Gallery offers works by the artist. To view the available selection, please contact the gallery directly.

  • Prices vary depending on the technique, dimensions, materials, and nature of the work. Sculptures, drawings, and prints can vary significantly in price. For pricing information, we recommend contacting the gallery.

  • José Pedro Croft’s artistic practice encompasses sculpture, drawing, and printmaking. His work explores the relationship between geometry, space, volume, light, and perception, using materials such as stone, bronze, wood, iron, and glass.

  • 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.