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VENUS – Valentino Garavani Through the Eyes of Joana Vasconcelos at MAAT, Lisbon

Greg Boegner — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:58:53 +0000

Fashion and contemporary art collide in spectacular fashion at MAAT this autumn with VENUS – Valentino Garavani Through the Eyes of Joana Vasconcelos, opening 2 October 2 as one of the major exhibitions celebrating the Lisbon museum’s 10th anniversary. Alongside the recently opened exhibition by Pedro Cabrita Reis, VENUS brings together two creative icons: Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos, internationally celebrated for her exuberant sculptures and installations, and Valentino Garavani, the legendary Italian couturier whose vision helped define modern haute couture. […]

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Pedro Cabrita Reis Exhibition at MAAT, through 15 February

Greg Boegner — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:09:58 +0000

MAAT celebrates its tenth anniversary with an exhibition of suitably impressive scale. Pedro Cabrita Reis – “without sorrow of heart” brings one of Portugal’s most internationally recognized contemporary artists to the Lisbon museum for his first solo exhibition there, presenting almost 200 works across painting, drawing, sculpture and collage. Most were created in 2025 and 2026 specifically for the exhibition, making this less a retrospective than an expansive look at where Cabrita Reis is today. Born in Lisbon in 1956, […]

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Fado in Amália’s Garden: An Intimate Lisbon Music Experience

Greg Boegner — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:33:00 +0000

There are many ways to experience Fado in Lisbon, but few feel as authentic—or as moving—as an evening spent in the garden of Amália Rodrigues’ former home. For Portuguese people, Amália Rodrigues remains an almost mythical figure. Often referred to as the “Queen of Fado,” she introduced Portugal’s soulful musical tradition to audiences around the world and became one of the country’s most celebrated cultural ambassadors. More than two decades after her death, her voice and influence continue to define […]

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ARCO Lisboa Contemporary Art Fair 2026, 28-31 May

PC Staff — Tue, 19 May 2026 14:01:27 +0000

ARCO Lisboa returns to the Cordoaria Nacional from May 28–31, celebrating a decade of bringing contemporary art, collectors, curators, and galleries to the Portuguese capital. The 2026 edition features 83 galleries from 17 countries, reinforcing Lisbon’s growing status as one of Europe’s leading cultural destinations. Portuguese galleries account for 30 of the participants, while 53 international galleries round out the fair’s increasingly global profile. The core General Programme includes 61 galleries. Two curated sections also feature prominently into ARCO. They […]

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Rosa Barba Transforms Lisbon’s CAM Into an Immersive Cinematic Landscape

Greg Boegner — Tue, 12 May 2026 09:27:23 +0000

From May 16 through September 28, Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation’s CAM – Centro de Arte Moderna Gulbenkian presents Drawing Vocabularies, the first solo exhibition in Portugal by acclaimed Italian artist and filmmaker Rosa Barba. Photo at top: Hear, There, Where the Echoes Are, 2016–2021, Drums, projectors, glass panels, screens, Installation view at MoMA PS1, New York, 2016 | Photo: Charles Roussel © Rosa Barba Occupying the soaring central Nave of the museum, the exhibition brings together around twenty works — including […]

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Out Jazz 2026, Free Jazz Concerts every Sunday in Oeiras, May through September

Greg Boegner — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:00:09 +0000

If you’re looking for a soundtrack to your summer in Lisbon, we’ve got just the vibe: Somersby Out Jazz 2026 is back, and it’s bringing music, sunshine, and soul to the city’s most scenic green spaces. From May through September, every Sunday (and a few Saturdays), grab your crew, pack your sunhat, and head to the gardens of Oeiras, where the rhythms of jazz, soul, funk, and hip-hop drift through the air as the sun dips low in the sky. […]

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Art & Fashion, Side by Side at Lisbon’s Gulbenkian

Greg Boegner — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:51:13 +0000

At Lisbon’s Calouste Gulbenkian Museum, art and couture step into conversation this spring with a new exhibition running from April 18 to June 21, 2026. Bringing together museum masterpieces and exceptional fashion pieces, the show explores how creativity transcends medium—and time. Staged in the Main Gallery of the Headquarters Building, the exhibition pairs around 100 works from the Gulbenkian collection with approximately 140 haute couture creations spanning the past 150 years. Visitors will encounter designs from iconic houses such as […]

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Lisbon Art & Antiques Fair, 9-17 May

PC Staff — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:12:00 +0000

From 9 to 17 May, the Lisbon Art & Antiques Fair (LAAF) returns to the majestic Cordoaria Nacional. Art aficionados rejoice! The fair brings together 32 carefully selected exhibitors—including antique dealers, jewelry experts, and galleries specializing in design, modern, and contemporary art. It’s a vibrant celebration of artistic heritage and innovation, drawing collectors and creatives from around the globe. As always, LAAF’s Curated Talks series adds depth to the experience, with thought-provoking discussions tailored for collectors, curators, interior designers, and […]

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