• December 2023

Featured in A Magazine – Portugal

Portraits & Contemporary Identity in Oil

Romano was featured in A Magazine, a major Portuguese cultural publication, where his emotional, expressive oil portraits were highlighted as part of a special edition exploring contemporary art and emerging voices in Portugal.

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• April 2024

First Solo Exhibition – Bhout Boxing Club, Lisbon

“The Face Behind the Fighter” – Art Meets Combat

Gus Romano’s first solo show took place at Bhout Boxing Club, blending classical portraiture with the adrenaline of combat sports. The exhibition featured a series of oil paintings portraying real fighters—exploring discipline, inner struggle, and resilience.

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• August 2024

NFT Exhibition – Superchief Gallery, New York City

“Visions of the Self” – Digital Portrait Series

Romano’s debut in the NFT space was exhibited at Superchief Gallery, New York—the first physical NFT gallery in the world. The animated series pushed his oil painting language into the digital realm, exploring identity, consciousness, and portraiture through motion.

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• October 2024

Cover Feature – Record (Portuguese Sports Journal)

“Van Gogh do Sporting” – Portrait of Rúben Amorim

Romano’s portrait of Sporting CP’s coach Rúben Amorim made the front page of Record, Portugal’s leading sports newspaper. The article celebrated the fusion of sports and art, dubbing Romano “The Van Gogh of Sporting” for his intense brushwork and expression.

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• May 2025

Permanent Tile Artwork – Museu Nacional do Azulejo, Lisbon

“O Amor e o Carinho Tudo Vencem” – A Tribute to My Grandmother

Installed in Portugal’s most visited museum, this tile portrait of Romano’s grandmother blends traditional azulejo techniques with modern oil painting. It is a tribute to family, love, and the intergenerational bond that shapes identity.

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