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Miguel Albuquerque states that if it is feasible, “the Government will acquire it”. He insists that the regional executive has been speaking with the artist's family “reasonably” in calm and moderate negotiations.
The organization Rewilding Portugal is seeking a sculpture project that draws inspiration from the Greater Côa Valley to be installed in the village of Vilar Maior.
Siza, Vhils, Zulmiro de Carvalho, Valter Hugo Mãe, and Fátima Carvalho are some of the “workers” of the new installation at the restaurant in downtown Porto. Architect Luís Pedro Silva was the “contractor”.
Can coffee be a work of art? The answer lies in the new Wonder Coffees edition from the Delta Coffee House Experience.
Reflecting on the life and legacy of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who passed away in Tokyo at 97. The article explores her journey from a restrictive upbringing to becoming a global icon, her pivotal relationship with Georgia O’Keeffe, her struggles with mental health, and her defiance of a male-dominated art world. It also highlights her 2024 exhibition at the Serralves Museum in Porto and her enduring impact as a symbol of courage and artistic freedom.
One of the most important young sculptors is having her first solo exhibition at the Kunsthalle Lissabon, in Lisbon.
The Cape Verde goalkeeper went from an illustrious unknown to a World Cup icon, becoming one of the most present players on social media and signing the biggest contract of his career with Colo-Colo.
“The affliction of the spirit” is an unprecedented exhibition currently at Serralves, in Porto, until November 1st.
The Marta Ortigão Sampaio House Museum now bears the name of the Souza sisters and has a new programmatic mission: to value the artistic legacy of Aurélia and Sofia by placing it in dialogue with contemporary female creators.
It has already been at the doors of the MAAT, it was loaned for the opening of a museum in Malta, it was in Rome for an exhibition surrounding Valentino's work, and now it is back in Lisbon and impossible to ignore – from the road, from the 25 de Abril Bridge, or even from an airplane. The ring...
Home Lisbon Metro Alto dos Moinhos in Lisbon Metro Alto dos Moinhos in Lisbon Alto dos Moinhos is one of Lisbon Metro’s most literary art stations, where tiles turn the underground space into a tribute to Portuguese poetry.
Arthur Boyd, one of the most important Australian painters, came to Portalegre to reproduce 20 of his canvases in tapestry. Half a century later, these giant works have been brought together for the first time.
A striking new artwork by Portuguese street artist Bordalo II has been unveiled in Olhão, where three giant flamingos made from around 300kg of recycled waste are already drawing the The post Bordalo II’s giant flamingos take flight in Olhão appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Famous for her kimonos in the Portuguese capital, stylist Isadora Maia is also opening the exhibition Entreato at the Portuguese Contemporary Ballet Company (CPBC) in Lisbon.
João Fonte Santa accepted the challenge from José Maçãs de Carvalho and explored a 'saturated' aesthetic inspired by the tapestries of the Museu do Caramulo to conceive original pieces that create a 'parallelism'.
A sound installation invites visitors to explore the village of Querença, in Loulé, through 50 reflections by Lídia Jorge, the writer who was awarded the Camões Prize on Thursday, July 2nd. The route was created based on an interview given by the author.
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The headquarters of the State Contemporary Art Collection will be open to the public this Saturday. The new centre is showcasing its reserves and an exhibition featuring acquisitions made over the last six years.
The State Contemporary Art Collection Centre features a large central hall for educational activities, conferences, and cultural programming, two exhibition rooms, and a 'black box'.
The presence of 'Menino Jesus Peregrino' at the National Gallery aims to showcase the style of Portuguese Baroque painting on an important stage for international experts and collectors of ancient art. As an integral part of the Gaudium Magnum collection – Maria and João Cortez de Lobão, the work will be accompanied by two more paintings by the artist and one by her father, Baltazar Gomes Figueira.
In Palm Beach, near where the national team is staying, there is Portuguese art. Diogo Machado, also known as Add Fuel, is the creator of installations where he uses the traits of Portuguese identity.
The painting 'Copo Branco Belleza dos Objectos' was acquired by a private collector from Lisbon.
