NICOLAU (Cerveira, Portugal, 1986) works across graphic design, illustration, music, performance, and education. His practice includes collaborations with Kosmicare, Abraço, Quercus, Casa da Música, Lisbon Public Libraries, Esporão, and Culturgest. He has illustrated two award-winning books published by Pato Lógico.
He is interested in drawing as a shared and playful activity. This research takes shape through Desenháculo—live drawing dialogues—and through workshops with adults and children, held in festivals, bookshops, universities and museums.
Alongside his visual practice, he was part of the portuguese band doismileoito and released Território Marcha Lenta (2024) under the name Domenico Laudas. With Joana Estrela, he co-created Dois Ratos (Two Mice), a performance with animated forms, combining drawing, storytelling, music, and songwriting.

Published books:
1º Direito, published by Pato Lógico
António Lobo Antunes. O Amor das Coisas Belas, published by INCM/Pato Lógico
Vincos, published by APPC
Cara ou Coroa?, published by INCM/Pato Lógico

email
nicolauilu@gmail.com