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MORRAUD
By Nuno M. Martins
The pursuit of aesthetic should be the sole purpose of our lives, the very reason for our existence,
like a whispered promise carried by every breath we take.
Profile
Nuno M Martins, born in Lisbon in 1974 to Cape Verdean parents, has his roots deeply embedded in the vibrant culture of Cape Verde. Growing up in the captivating atmosphere of Mindelo, he absorbed the colors, rhythms, and richness of Cape Verdean tradition from a young age.
Studying in the United States, within the eclectic American environment, not only enriched his cultural background but also solidified his passion for poetry, becoming his primary artistic foundation. Today, Nuno M Martins is a versatile artist who, through poetic expression, written and visual, bridges cultures, uniquely expresses his creole identity, and shares narratives that transcend borders.
His journey is a testament to the transformative power of art, the connection to roots, and intercultural dialogue
Published works
1999 - “Abandoned by wolves Raised by Flowers”
2017 - “Imagine Morraud” - Vol. I, II, III
2019 - “Taylor of Syllables” - book and Audio CD
2019 - “No (In)verso do Barro”
2022 - “Morraud 26:24”
2023 - "o Deus do Capítulo 14"
Exhibition & Installations
2018
- 2018/03- Installation “Imagine Morraud” - Centro Cultural Mindelo
2020
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- 2020/06 - Exhibition+Installation - “Abandoned by Wolves Raised by Flowers” - Bombu Mininu, Mindelo
2021
- 2021/07 - Exhibition+Installation “Abandoned by Wolves Raised by Flowers” - Alliance Française Mindelo
- 2021/10 - Exhibition - “Imagine Morraud 13+1” - Zero Point Art Gallery (Mindelo)
2022
- 2022/02 - Exhibition - “Imagine Morraud 13+1” - Palacio da Cultura Ildo Lobo, Praia
- 2022/03 - Exhibition - “M(in)isterio da Poesia 27:28” - Alternativa Galeria, Mindelo
- 2022/04 - Exhibition - “M(in)isterio da Poesia 27:28” - Nhô Eugénio, Praia
- 2022/11 - Exhibition - “Imagine Morraud 13+1” - Alliance Française Mindelo
- 2022/11 - Exhibition - “Estudo para a Desconstruçao de uma Fábula Bélica” - Alternativa Galeria, Mindelo
- 2022/11 - Exhibition - “Morraud 26:24” - M(in)inteiro da Poesia, Mindelo
2023
- 2023/02 - Exhibition - “Idiota - Reflexos de Marlene Freitas” - M(in)inteiro da Poesia, Mindelo
- 2023/02 - Exhibition - “CAR-NA-VAL” - Zero Point Art Gallery, Mindelo
- 2023/05- Exhibition - “A Parte que não te pertence” - M(in)inteiro da Poesia, Mindelo
- 2023/09 exhibition - “até jazz…” - Centro Cultural do Mindelo
- 2023/11 exhibition “o Deus do capítulo 14” - M(in)istério da Poesia
2024
- 2024/01 - Exhibition - “Ressonância do Ser” - CCCV Centro Cultural Cabo Verde - Lisboa, Portuga
- 2024/05 - Exhibition - “Frequência Poeticamente Caótica” - M(in)inteiro da Poesia, Mindelo
- 2024/07 - Group Exhibition - "Que mar se vê afinal da minha lingua?" - Projecto Itinerante da Babel - Centro Cultural Mindelo - Curador Margarida Saraiva e António Tavares
- 2024/10 - Exhibition - "O Jardim Interior da Cegueira" - M(in)inteiro da Poesia, Mindelo

G A L L E R Y
Nuno Martins
morraud@morraud.com