Eduardo Malé São Tomé e Príncipe, b. 1973

Eduardo Malé began his artistic journey in the mid-1990s as a self-taught artist, experimenting across various disciplines of visual expression. He later pursued formal artistic studies in Lisbon and at the School of Arts and Design in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal, which provided him with the technical and conceptual foundation to develop a distinctive practice in painting and sculpture.

His work often reflects on contemporary society and its transformations, combining personal narratives with broader cultural and social concerns. Malé’s sculptural practice is particularly notable: he works extensively with burnt wire to create fragile yet powerful forms, often hollowed out, exploring themes of identity, memory, resilience, and the human condition. Through this material, his sculptures convey absence and vulnerability while simultaneously testifying to endurance, resistance, and dignity.

In addition to his visual arts practice, Malé explored animated film. One of his most notable projects, Cinemação, was a series of television campaigns addressing HIV/AIDS, produced in collaboration with the National Program to Fight AIDS, the School of Arts and Design of Caldas da Rainha, RTP África, and UNICEF.

In 2009, Malé returned to Africa, driven by a strong sense of cultural responsibility. There, he became actively engaged as a mentor, producer, and promoter of numerous artistic and cultural initiatives, contributing to the development of creative communities and fostering dialogue around art and society.

His exhibition history includes participation in significant international biennials and group shows. He made his debut at the XIII Bienal de Cerveira in Portugal in 2005 and has since exhibited in Portugal, São Tomé and Príncipe, and Brazil. Highlights include the Bienal de São Tomé e Príncipe and presentations at Fundação Memorial da América Latina in São Paulo. In 2024, his work was featured in Porto de Nós at Central das Artes in Porto de Mós. Over the years, he has exhibited alongside artists such as Kwame Sousa and Délio Jasse.

Currently based in Portugal, Eduardo Malé continues to expand his multidisciplinary practice. His career bridges artistic creation and cultural engagement, positioning him as an influential figure both within São Tomé and Príncipe’s artistic landscape and in the broader Portuguese-speaking art scene.