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New photographic works from Rosa Reis and Susana Paiva are on display at Bloco 103 Contemporary Art in Lisbon. Both photographers have well-established careers and are widely recognized in the context of documentary photography. The exhibition opens 2 February and runs through...
The National Museum of Ancient Art (Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga in Portuguese) in Lisbon is considered to be among one of the most important art museums in Europe. Works in the museum span a period from the 12th to 19th centuries, and are as remarkable in their creativity as...
Frida Kahlo is one of the most intriguing figures of the early 20th century. A Mexican native, she had a tumultuous marriage with artist Diego Rivera. She was an artist and photographer in her own right. She was a political activist, and a professor of art. And now, Casa da...
Propaganda is a communications tool meant to influence an opinion toward a particular cause. During World War II, many countries involved in the conflict used propaganda to build support at home and emphasize a spirit of patriotism. Advertising agencies were hired to reach the...
The image of Mona Lisa made of peanut butter and jelly? Portrait of Elizabeth Taylor made from diamonds? Frankenstein from caviar? Whether you appreciate art for the creative medium of self-expression it is...or if you think it’s just plain silly...you’ll be intrigued by the...
Every significant city in the world has a shrine to the modern art movement, and Lisbon is no different. Created in 1983, by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, the Center of Modern Art is devoted to preserving, investigating and exhibiting important works from its collection by...
