The first exhibition of 2026 at Tamar Golan Gallery is a tribute to visual artist Fernando Lucano (in memoriam). Fernando Lucano stood out for his use of recycled materials and for portraying Angolan daily life, exploring social, cultural, and environmental themes. His work reflects a deep connection to Luanda’s urban reality, tradition, and environmental preservation.
This tribute exhibition revisits his artistic journey, balancing experimentation and social commitment. It offers a space for reconnecting with the legacy of an artist who looked beyond the surface of things. By reusing materials and symbols, Lucano taught us that nothing is disposable — not matter, not stories, not the life that pulses on every street corner of the city. The exhibition is collective and brings together fellow artists and family members who closely followed his path: Wilson Belas, Saitido Sadamy, Paulo Amaral, and Nelo Teixeira.
Born on April 15, 1989, Lucano graduated in Fine Arts from ISART – Higher Institute of Arts. He worked at the UNAP Workshop (National Union of Visual Artists), assisting artists Nelo Teixeira and Lino Damião, and later joined E-Studio Luanda Platform, where he worked as an assistant to master artists António Ole, Nelo Teixeira, and Francisco Vidal. He was also a member of BJAP (Young Brigade of Visual Artists).
Solo Exhibitions
- 2018 – Dialogue and Reflection (Tamar Golan Gallery, Fundação Arte e Cultura, Luanda)
- 2018 – The Tradition of My People (HCTA/HETA Hotel, Luanda)
- 2018 – Between Recycling (MOVART Gallery, Luanda)
