José de Almada-Negreiros (1893–1970) was a Portuguese modernist painter, writer, and multidisciplinary artist whose work helped define early 20th-century Portuguese avant-garde culture. Born in São Tomé, then a Portuguese colony, he moved to mainland Portugal as a child after the death of his mother. From an early age, Almada demonstrated remarkable artistic talent, leading him to study at the Escola de Belas-Artes in Lisbon. He gained prominence during the 1910s as a key figure of the “Orpheu” generation, a modernist literary and artistic movement alongside Fernando Pessoa and Mário de Sá-Carneiro. Almada’s artistic vision was bold and innovative, blending Cubist, Futurist, and geometric styles with distinctly Portuguese themes. His versatility extended beyond painting into literature, theater, mural art, stained glass, and tapestry, reflecting his belief that art should engage all aspects of life. Throughout his career, he produced striking public works, including monumental panels for Lisbon’s Gare Marítima de Alcântara and murals for universities and churches. His sharp wit and provocative manifestos often challenged social and artistic conventions. Almada-Negreiros remained a restless creator until his death in 1970, leaving behind a diverse legacy that cemented him as one of Portugal’s most influential modernist artists.