They look good from afar, but not so much up close: The restoration of the Almada murals at the Alcântara maritime station

Conservation and restoration work is underway on eight murals by José de Almada Negreiros at the Alcântara Maritime Station in Lisbon. Experts note that while the works appear stable from a distance, close inspection reveals significant degradation, including pigment loss and salt-related damage, necessitating delicate cleaning and consolidation techniques.