Everything Cool in Portugal
Portuguese Art Nouveau? Indeed! In the late 19th to early 20th centuries, Art Nouveau was a trendy off-shoot of the Arts & Crafts movement. It is characterized by organic shapes found in nature. Art Nouveau started in Paris, and quickly spread across Europe, with each...
Nikias Skapinakis is considered one of Portugal’s most relevant painters of the late 20th century. The Lisbon-born painter of Greek descent is primarily self-taught, yet has a prolific career creating contemporary and expressionistic works in paintings as well as illustrations...
Lisbon is indeed a beautiful city choc full of traditional architecture, azulejos (tiles) murals and calçada streets. Contemporary architecture seems to shoot up overnight, adding to the rich culture of the city. Yet, not too many people notice the unique architecture and...
BES Photo 2012 is now on display at the Berardo Collection Museum in Lisbon. This is the eighth edition of the photography exhibition and competition, featuring extraordinary works by photographers of Portuguese nationality, Brazilian and African countries of Portuguese official...
Festivities have begun in the northern Portuguese city of Guimarães in what is expected to be a massive celebration of the arts. For 2012, Guimarães is the European Capital of Culture. Throughout the year, a multitude of events in performance, music, visual arts, design and...
If you’ve spent any time in the central Algarve, you’ve probably crossed paths with popular chef Jonnie Pratt. Jonnie can be found making personal appearances at the local gourmet grocery store and luxury Leiken appliance shop. He’s also often spotted managing the kitchen...
