After spending a decade in Portugal, Alex's artistic activity took a new direction. He was chief production coordinator for Lisbon Fashion Week, overseeing the intricate dance of creativity and logistics. Managing television and theater sets further enhanced his appreciation for the harmonious blend of visual elements.
Alex is currently passionately pursuing his artistic endeavors in the field of Visual Merchandising in Melbourne. However, your thirst for self-expression remains unquenchable. He embarked on a fascinating journey of self-discovery. Guided by an insatiable creativity, Alex undertook a self-taught exploration of different techniques, constantly seeking new ways of artistic communication.
In 2019, Alex embarked on a socially conscious project. He raised funds to support refugee children in Melbourne through innovative recycling of discarded mannequin parts into original plant pots. This powerful initiative demonstrated its ability to breathe new life into forgotten objects, emphasizing the importance of unity and sustainability.
In 2020, as the world faced the limits of confinement, Alex's creativity reached new heights. He found inspiration in the dynamic lines, vibrant colors and captivating design of Melbourne's modern architecture. This revelation gave rise to the "UrbanMinimal" series, a collection that captures the essence of urban life in stillness and simplicity. One of him works was selected for display at the Merri-Bek Summer Show 2022, held at the Counihan gallery in Melbourne.
In 2023 Alex reached the European market, signing a contract with the renowned international gallery of modern art Monat, located in Madrid, Spain. He was also selected to participate with 2 of his works at the prestigious Paris art fair 2023.
Alex Caetano, a visionary artist from the vibrant city of São Paulo, Brazil, and now based in the creative hub of Melbourne, Australia. Born in 1979, Alex's career has been a mosaic of diverse experiences that shaped his artistic expression.
From an early age, Alex immersed himself in São Paulo's underground scene, organizing and promoting exciting parties that celebrated the freedom and spirit of the city's queer community. This fundamental connection with art became a driving force, leading him to explore various creative mediums, including music, fashion and visual arts.