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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...
German photographer Thomas Struth is one of the world’s foremost photographers of our generation. His photographs reveal the cultural, psychological and historical undercurrents beneath the surface of modernity. And now, in Portugal for the first time, the Serralves Museum of...
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...
Can you feel the creative energy permeating the city of Lisbon? Innovative minds from the worlds of architecture, graphic design, fashion, interior design, art, package design and communication are congregating to mix, mingle, share, explore and discover at EXD’11. This...
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...
