Luís Oliveira, renowned for founding the Antígona publishing house in 1979, was praised for his dedication to publishing works from heterodox, activist, and provocative authors. His selection ranged from libertarians and libertines to Enlightenment thinkers, anarchists, surrealists, and situationists, embracing a broad spectrum of critical and daring thought.
Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa commended Oliveira for his meticulous approach to the Antígona catalog, particularly in translation, cover design, and graphics, which aligned with his ideological and literary content commitments.
“No project belongs to a solitary figure, especially a publisher reliant on an ‘invisible community,’ yet Antígona is inseparable from Luís Oliveira’s activism and boldness,” he remarked.
Luís Oliveira passed away on Monday at the age of 85, as announced by Antígona on Tuesday. The team assured they would continue his legacy and the “fascinating adventure” he began.
Born in 1940, Oliveira was described as an “innate provocateur” who developed a cohesive catalog focused on world critique and an everlasting tribute to readers’ intelligence.
According to Antígona, Oliveira possessed “immense strength and contagious energy,” creating a world “designed for pleasurable encounters and the construction of a delightful, voluptuous space.”
