Alexandre Emmanuel was born in Olinda, a city on the northeastern coast, in Pernambuco State of Brazil. He began to paint at an early age and by the time he was thirteen, he was already selling his artwork. After graduating from the University of Pernambuco with a degree in Architecture and Urban Studies, Alexandre completed a degree in painting at the Museum of Contemporary Arts in Recife. Soon thereafter, his interest in combining architecture with the visual arts led him to create a series of murals which were well received by local critics, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. They included works at several hotels, resorts, schools and children's stores. Emmanuel has had solo exhibitions in 12 states of Brazil as well as several venues abroad. Among them were four in his home state of Pernambuco: Tudo (All) Pernambuco State Convention Center; Panorama, Boa Vista Theatre Hall; Vida (Life), Justice Memorial of Pernambuco; Beberibe River, Justice Memorial of Pernambuco. In the international arena, his work has been shown at the International Language Academy in Bournemouth, England; the Friendship Force in Atlanta, Georgia and Fort Meyers, Florida; and in Boston, Massachusetts where he has lived for almost 15 years, exhibitions entitled Ambiguity, the Seven Deadly Sins, Black & White, the Bailarina En Mi Vida, Acgua, and now Elements, scheduled for opening on June 1st at the South End’s Piano Craft Gallery. Alexandre has also participated in numerous group exhibitions including the Benedictine Religious Gathering (1st place) and the Salesian Art Festival in Italy; in Brazil the Leilao de Artes Plasticas, Art Show of the Techno Industry of Brazil, the Hering Exhibition of Art, Talentos Salao dos Novos Artistas, Art Show of the Cultural Foundation, Art Show of Fiat Uno Industries; and in the U.S., the Exhibition of 6x6, Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS), Mulher, Brasil and the Arts, Brasilian Art Cooperative (NYC), Brasilian’s Art Musician at the United Nations, and the Brazilian Art Show (Safira Art Studio), NYC.