Luís Filipe de Abreu

Luis Filipe de Abreu (1935 – ) was born in Torres Novas, Portugal. He graduated from the School of Fine Arts of Lisbon, where he later lectured. In addition to painting, he also revealed himself as a graphic designer, being responsible for the design of the 100 escudos note, evocative of the centenary of the birth of Fernando Pessoa. He produced several cartons for tapestry, works that can be seen at the Alvor-Praia Hotel, and Hilton Hotel, in Madeira. He began collaborating with Portalegre’s Tapestry in 1967.