My Messy Hunt For Joao Machados Art Begins
Alright so yesterday I suddenly got hooked on this Portuguese artist Joao Machado after seeing his funky patterns in some design magazine. Wanted to buy a print real bad but holy moly – couldn’t find his stuff anywhere! Started simple: just typed his name straight into Google.
First disaster move:
Search showed me:
- Some dude’s LinkedIn profile
- Random furniture shops
- A football player from Brazil (wrong guy!)
Zero actual art listings. Felt like chasing ghosts.
Digging Deeper Like A Madman
Changed tactics hard. Started adding “art” “poster” “buy” to every search. Found:
- A dead Pinterest link with blurry images
- French auction sites wanting €500+ (nope!)
- Art blogs mentioning him but no “buy here” buttons
Got so frustrated I nearly bought knockoff prints from some shady Etsy seller. Glad I didn’t – reverse image search showed stolen artwork.
Lightbulb moment:
Remembered galleries often rep artists! Dug through old interviews where Joao mentioned his reps. Finally hit gold:
- Official publisher’s online store (they handle all his prints)
- Two legit galleries in Lisbon stocking originals
- An art book publisher selling compilation books
What Actually Worked
Saved you hours of headache – here’s the real deal sources:
- Go straight to Serpente Gallery for prints (prices start around €60)
- Hit up Mário Teixeira Gallery if you want originals (bring big bucks!)
- Grab art books from Abysmo Editions – cheapest way to enjoy his work
Funny how simple it is AFTER bashing your head against Google for three hours. Moral? Always check where the artist actually partners before trusting random sites!
