In 1971, Placido Guimaraes, or ‘Pocho’ as he is often called, moved to Spain and afterward the Soviet Union, where he graduated from his studies in architecture.

After returning to Spain, he studied visual arts at the University of Valencia.

In the 1980s, Guimaraes started his artistic career, specializing in textiles and working with different forms of expression such as theatre, dance, and film.

After this extended stay in Europe, he returned to Equatorial Guinea to rediscover his roots.