Lu Mourelle is a contemporary artist and curator based in Portugal. She is the founder and director of Lu Mourelle Art Gallery, where she leads the gallery’s curatorial vision and exhibition program. 

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As an artist, Lu Mourelle develops a body of work primarily in painting, often exploring expressive forms, emotional narratives, and the presence of the feminine figure. Her works are characterized by bold color palettes and gestural compositions, and have been presented in exhibitions and art fairs in Portugal and internationally.

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Alongside her artistic practice, Lu Mourelle acts as curator and artistic director of the gallery, shaping a dynamic program that brings together Portuguese and international artists working across different media. Her curatorial approach emphasizes dialogue, materiality, and conceptual depth, allowing each exhibition to function as a cohesive and carefully articulated project.

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Through this dual role as artist and curator, Lu Mourelle cultivates a gallery environment that values experimentation, collaboration, and sustained relationships with artists and collectors, positioning the gallery as a space for both artistic production and curatorial research.