“Art has a transformative power that can challenge perceptions and inspire change. My work aims to provoke such reflection as well as encourage dialogue on pressing issues. In addition, it also serves as a catalyst for thought, to foster empathy and understanding, and to influence attitudes and actions towards social justice and environmental protection.” - Joana Vasconcelos speaking to Noelia Fernandez of HORSE Magazine, 25 February, 2025 Joana Vasconcelos joanavasconcelosatelier Tejo Promenade & Ponte 25 de Abril Lisbon, Portugal 2024 w/ hoopers_pt jds.sports Joana Vasconcelos is a Portuguese visual artist with a career spanning nearly 30 years and a huge variety of media. Recognized for her monumental sculptures and immersive installations, she decontextualizes everyday objects and updates the arts and crafts concepts for the 21st century, establishing a dialogue between the private sphere and public space, popular heritage and high culture. With humor and irony, she questions ...