Tchalé Figueira Cape Verde, 1953

Carlos Alberto Figueira was born in Mindelo, Island of São Vicente, Cape Verde, better known as Tchalé Figueira, began his artistic journey in Switzerland, where he lived and worked between 1974 and 1985, attending the Kunstschulle Basel in Basel. During this period, he emerged as a prominent figure in the art world, being recognised as a visual artist and a writer.

 

He returned to Cape Verde in 1985 and, since 2014, has run his Ponta D'Praia Atelier in Mindelo. His talent and versatility have led him to exhibit his works in several countries, including Angola, Austria, Brazil, Cape Verde, Cuba, France, Germany, Italy, Mozambique, Portugal, Senegal, Spain, Switzerland, the Netherlands and the United States. In addition to his prestigious career in the visual arts, Tchalé has also distinguished himself in literature, publishing works such as "Todos os Naufrágios do Mundo", "O Azul e a Luz" and "Solitário". In 2008, his talent was recognised with the Prix Fondation Blachère award at the Dakar Biennale in Senegal.

 

His art is not limited to borders, and his works are represented in museums and private collections in various parts of the world, spanning Africa, Europe and the Americas.