: Her repertoire includes Perhaps she could dance first and think afterwards (1991) and one mysterious Thing, said e.e.cummings (1996).
: Mantero is known for "theater of images," often using disturbing details and body contortions to explore the uncanny and the passage of time. Olympia-Mantero Vera.mp4
: She has received the Almada Prize and the Gulbenkian Art Prize for her career. Technical Summary : Her repertoire includes Perhaps she could dance
: The piece is a solo performance where Mantero embodies the "Olympia" of Édouard Manet’s famous 1863 painting. Technical Summary : The piece is a solo
: A central figure in New Portuguese Dance , she performed with the Gulbenkian Ballet before turning to choreography in the late 1980s.
: In this work, she explores femininity, the gaze, and the relationship between the body and historical art. Her work frequently integrates movement with voice, silence, and experimental music. Context of the Performer