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Portrait of the artist wearing a respirator and a red scratch over his eyes
Portrait of Anderson Paak over a background of graffiti letters
Graffiti portrait of Donald Trump with duct tape over his eyes and a banana in his mouth
Kilos' artworks exhibiting an art gallery

Kilos was born in 1998 in Porto, Portugal. From an early age, he developed a keen interest in lettering, though it was not until his teenage years that his curiosity for graffiti took hold. By 2015, his sketches made their way from paper to public walls.

Portrait of the artist wearing a respirator and a red scratch over his eyes

The artist's practice is defined by a balance between technical precision and contemporary critique. His work explores predominantly political themes, such as the abuse of power and racism, interwoven with countercultural references, namely graffiti and hip-hop. It is within this realm that he establishes his voice, through a perspective shaped by satire and irreverence. Working in a realistic style, he challenges the boundaries between comic euphemism and the uncomfortable truths that lie beneath.

Portrait of Anderson Paak over a background of graffiti letters

During the pandemic, his work began to gain wider visibility. He created pieces such as Comedian 02, a reinterpretation of Maurizio Cattelan's work, depicting Donald Trump blindfolded with duct-tape and a banana in his mouth; DesGraça, an unlikely fusion between the former Director-General of Health, Graça Freitas, and Princess Fiona from the film Shrek; and Smoke Kills, addressing the case of George Floyd in 2020.

Graffiti portrait of Donald Trump with duct tape over his eyes and a banana in his mouth

In 2025, he co-founded Viga Studios, where he also served as resident artist. His work has been featured in 4 solo exhibitions and 9 group shows, alongside numerous murals, public events, and collaborations with major international brands.

Kilos' artworks exhibiting an art gallery
Blurred image of the artist's back

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Education

Kilos studied at Kingston School of Art London, ESAD Matosinhos and FBAUL.
He currently lives and works in Porto, Portugal.

Solo Exhibitions

  1. Mesh-Viga StudiosPorto, Portugal
  2. Excerpts-The Passenger HostelPorto, Portugal
  3. Shhh!-SuuuperPorto, Portugal
  4. Dedicated to Kilos-Dedicated StorePorto, Portugal

Group Exhibitions (Selection)

  1. 01-Viga StudiosPorto, Portugal
  2. Muralizados-REM Espaço ArtePorto, Portugal
  3. Collective Show-Montana ShopPorto, Portugal
  4. Dreamaway-Automobili Lamborghini MuseoBologna, Italy
  5. Not So Street Art-Beato30Lisbon, Portugal

Collections

  1. Automobili Lamborghini MuseoBologna, Italy
  2. SIVALisbon, Portugal
  3. Boavista Windows-Urban Art ProjectPorto, Portugal

Press, Interviews & Publications (Selection)

  1. The 13 best street art murals in Porto-TimeOut Porto
  2. Roteiro da arte urbana no Porto-TimeOut Porto
  3. Homo Ignarus-by Steven S. Gouveia
  4. Les belles Poésies de Donald Trump-by Rob Sears
  5. Estaremos perante uma espécie de Banksy português?-TimeOut Porto

Events

  1. Happiness CampPorto, Portugal
  2. Cars'N'CansPorto, Portugal
  3. Meeting Of StylesWiesbaden, Germany
  4. AgitáguedaÁgueda, Portugal
  5. Up Street-Porto, Portugal