Citadela Art District is the project that brings fine arts and performances to Pousada Cascais via a series of exhibitions. The public is invited to the opening of the next show on 21 May, between 18:00 and 22:00. Entrance is free.
Cinemaphiles are quite familiar with American actress Jessica Lange. Few know, however, that she is also an accomplished photographer. Those in Portugal are in for a special treat, as Unseen, Photography of Jessica Lange is on exhibition at the Cascais Cultural Center through 19 August.
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. The collection reflects the history, culture and role played by Portugal in the world during those eight centuries.
The Chalet was originally built between 1864 and 1869 by King Ferdinand II for his second wife, Elise Hensler, Countess d'Edla. It is modeled on Alpine chalets popular at the time, and it sits in the large Pena Park facing the grand Pena Palace. It was intended as a private recreational house for the Countess.
Sometimes, when the city becomes too hectic, or one’s life becomes too stressed, it’s nice to get lost in an...
After 40 years of collecting, de Brito amassed a significant and respected collection. And now, 105 works, covering a period from1914 to present, are on exhibit at the Center of Art Manuel de Brito.
Bookstores can be wonderful havens for discovery, fantasy, education, entertainment, solitude and social networking. Floor-to-ceiling shelves, an eclectic atmosphere with a cafe makes for the perfect environment to enjoy the printed word. Such an expressive space exists in the Alcântara district of Lisbon.
The Casa das Historias Paula Rego is one of the newest museums in the ever-developing Lisbon-area culture scene. Opening in 2009, the “House of Stories” provides an ideal showcase for the works of renowned Portuguese contemporary artist Paula Rego.