João Maria Gusmão

João Maria Gusmão (b. 1979) is a Lisbon-based artist known for his experimental work with analogue film, primitive photography techniques, and moving image installations. At the core of his practice lies a distinctive strategy of critical archaeology, in which he reactivates early image-making technologies to explore alternative ways of perceiving time, space, and reality. His films, photographs, and objects draw on literary references and metaphysical inquiries, evoking speculative and poetic worldviews rooted in art, science, and philosophy. From 2001 to 2018, Gusmão collaborated with Pedro Paiva, forming an acclaimed artist duo that exhibited internationally. Since 2019, he has pursued a solo career while also working as a curator, editor, and writer.