Silvestre Pestana (Funchal, Madeira, 1949) is one of the most radical figures in Portuguese contemporary art. A poet, visual artist and performer, Pestana has created a unique body of work since the late 1960s, exploring a wide range of disciplines. Based on works from the Serralves Collection, as well as works belonging to the artist's own collection, this exhibition highlights the intersections between poetry and the visual arts that characterise his practice, emphasising his pioneering use of video, performance and installation in the confrontation between society, art and technology.