Xochi Art Gallery — Est. 2023
Art That
Speaks.
Contemporary art in the Portuguese mountains. Positioned at the intersection of human creation and the natural world.
Vale de Amoreira, Guarda, Portugal
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The Manifesto
We don't curate for the moment. We curate for the memory.
In an era of fast art and digital saturation, Xochi Art Gallery stands as a visceral sanctuary for the tangible. We have intentionally positioned ourselves in the rugged interior of Portugal—a landscape of granite and silence where our philosophy is simple: Art That Speaks.
We reject the fleeting lure of creative trends. To us, a trend is a countdown to irrelevance. Instead, we seek work with a pulse — art that possesses technical mastery, emotional weight, and a radical independence from the mainstream.
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The Genesis
Xochipilli — the Prince of Flowers.
The name Xochi finds its roots in the ancient Aztec deity Xochipilli — the divine patron of art, games, beauty, dance, and the intricate craft of creation. In the Nahuatl tradition, Xochipilli was the guardian of the artisan; he oversaw the precision of the painter's stroke and the endurance of the sculptor's vision.
By anchoring this name in the Portuguese interior, we celebrate the intersection of human productivity and the raw, natural world. Xochi is a space where art isn't an ornament — it is a festivity of human skill, blooming in the wild.
Xochipilli, the flower prince
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The Architects
A shared vision.
Luc Levez
Co-Founder & Tech Lead
Raised within the European art scene, Luc Levez blends a lifelong immersion in the creative world with a background in software engineering to lead Xochi Art Gallery. He works directly with a global roster of visionaries to curate exhibitions that prioritize technical mastery and radical independence. Beyond the physical gallery in the Portuguese interior, Luc personally designed and built Xochi’s digital platform and manages its daily operations, using his technical expertise to provide artists with a sophisticated bridge to a worldwide audience.
Belinda Levez
Co-Founder
An accomplished author of 18 non-fiction books, Belinda Levez brings over 25 years of European art world expertise to Xochi Art Gallery. After a career in journalism, she transitioned into art management, playing a pivotal role in promoting a renowned abstract painter and overseeing exhibitions across Europe. Today, she leverages this dual background in writing and promotion to drive Xochi’s operational excellence and long-term growth.
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The Permanent Pulse
Five decades of abstraction.
Xochi is the proud, permanent home of
The Remaut Collection
Roger Remaut sits at the forefront of Belgian Abstract Materialism. His practice is defined by a rigorous, tactile exploration of texture and form—an aesthetic language that has earned him profound institutional recognition and a permanent place within the history of abstract expressionism.
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The Visionaries
A Global Artistic Dialogue.
We are committed to a sophisticated roster that spans borders and generations, showcasing a curated dialogue between high-potential young visionaries and the monumental works of established masters.
High-caliber art in the heart of nature.