Helena Almeida

Biography

Helena Almeida was born in 1934 in Lisbon, Portugal. She was a renowned Portuguese photographer, artist, and figure in the arts. Her creative work encompassed various forms of visual expression, including photography, performance, body art, painting, and drawing. Almeida spent a significant part of her life contributing to the development of contemporary art in Portugal. She died on September 25, 2018, in Sintra. Her works reflect the multifaceted nature of her artistic activity and have left a notable mark on the cultural life of the country.