Samuel Aräo Djive was born in 1979 in Maputo, Mozambique. He originally studied Graphic Design at the National School of Visual Arts in 2004 and later obtained a degree in Product Design from the Higher Institute of Arts and Culture (ISArC). Currently he is obtaining his postgraduate degree in Design and Multimedia at Pedagogic University. Djive began his career as a professional visual artist in 2003 when he joined the IDENTIDADE group created by the National School of Visual Arts (ENAV) in Maputo in collaboration with the Faculty of Fine Arts of Porto (FBAP) in Portugal. There he had the opportunity to collaborate and work with several national artists like Naguib, Malangatana, Victor Sousa, Idasse, Noel Langa, Jorge Dias, Gemuce, etc.
Djive teaches visual arts to students from primary schools to universities. He is the creator of a project called Street Gallery in Maputo, where art, design and street exhibitions take place with alternative, creative and integrative art concepts. He also works with several international institutions in graphic design by helping to create brand image and visual identity. He also does interior design.
