Author

Alda Rosa

Image: Sociedade Nacional de Belas-Artes

About

Alda Rosa (1936-2025) was a Portuguese graphic designer.

Timeline

1936

Born in Braga, Portugal.

1953-1957

Studies Painting at Escola Superior de Belas Artes de Lisboa.

1961-1962

Studies Fashion at Saint Martin's School of Art and Design in London. Abandons due to financial difficulties.

1961-1962

Works on sets and costumes for Companhia Nacional de Bailado and on the wardrobe for Verdes Anos, while at the studio of Manuel Lapa, her teacher at ESBAL.

1963-1965

Works at the studio of Duarte Nuno Simões and José Santa-Rita.

1967

Completes her Painting studies at ESBAL.

1967

Wins a Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian scholarship to study at the Ravensboard College of Art and Design, in London.

1970

Completes her degree in London and starts working full-time for Gulbenkian.

Sources

Related Resources

Alda Rosa - Women in Graphic Design/Portugal

Biography, timeline, and selection of work of Alda Rosa.

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Artefacts [1]

José de Almada-Negreiros. Obras Completas 1 - Contos e Novelas

Alda Rosa 1971

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