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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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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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Porto Districts: A Smarter Way to Visit Porto

Greg Boegner — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:54:28 +0000

Porto is the kind of city that rewards curiosity. Yes, you can do the greatest hits—riverfront views, tiled churches, a cellar tour in Gaia—and have a fantastic time. But the real magic often shows up one neighborhood over: a workshop that’s been shaping silver for generations, a café that feels like someone’s living room, a garden that looks straight out of a 19th-century novel. That’s the idea behind Districts, a Visit Porto initiative that divides the city into eight distinct […]

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Lisbon Art Weekend – 5-8 November

PC Staff — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Aficionados of urban contemporary art are in for a treat. Lisbon Art Weekend, returns for a third edition–Thursday, 5th through Sunday, 8th November. 38 galleries, representing 200 national and international artists, invite you in to celebrate contemporary art with exhibitions, guided tours, performances and more. (photo at top: Rui Chafes for Galeria Filomena Soares) Organized as a non-profit, Lisbon Art Weekend is intended to bring more attention to the city’s contemporary art scene by opening-up and planning special events at […]

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Carlos Bunga: “Inhabit the Contradiction” at CAM Gulbenkian

PC Staff — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 22:34:43 +0000

At Lisbon’s Centro de Arte Moderna Gulbenkian (CAM), artist Carlos Bunga transforms cardboard, paint, and tape into a monumental meditation on memory and belonging. His new solo exhibition, Inhabit the Contradiction (November 8, 2025 – March 30, 2026), curated by Rui Mateus Amaral, invites visitors to literally walk through the artist’s imagination — a world where architecture, emotion, and history intertwine. The show begins with a haunting drawing, My First House Was a Woman, 1975 (2018), inspired by Bunga’s mother’s […]

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Art Expo Algarve, Portimão Arena, 14-16 November

PC Staff — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 09:23:00 +0000

Art Expo Algarve is the only large-scale art exposition in southern Portugal. Modern and contemporary art works by over 132 artists from around the world will be on display for art enthusiasts and collectors to enjoy…and purchase. The exposition takes place at the Fissul Pavilion, Silves, 14-16 November.. Works at this art fair will be quite diverse. Exhibitors range from painters, digital artists and mixed media artists, to photographers, sculptors, and ceramic and glass artisans. Entrance to the event is […]

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“Loving Letters” by Ricardo Tadeu Barros at MAD Marvila, Lisbon

Greg Boegner — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 12:11:12 +0000

MAD Marvila gallery in Lisbon presents Loving Letters: Exploring the Historical Relevance of Love Letters in Contemporary Art, a new exhibition featuring works by Ricardo Tadeu Barros. Ideal for the lovers´ month of February, the show focusses on the significance of love letters as a means of communication and emotional expression. In acrylics, Tadeu Barros creates colorful and striking images of a heart filled with symbols and artistic patterns. Loving Letters runs through 2 March. In a world dominated by […]

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Howard’s Folly, Estremoz – Fine Food, Fine Wine and Fine Art

Greg Boegner — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 15:40:43 +0000

Howard’s Folly restaurant in Estremoz, in Portugal’s Alentejo region, is one of those restaurants offering a multi-sensorial experience. It is truly a destination dining spot combining cosmopolitan ambiance, with an impressive collection of international art, a portfolio of wines produced on site, and a creative menu of contemporary cuisine. Dive into Howard’s Folly for fine food, fascinating art and fun times. Howards’ Folly winery and restaurant is a project of British businessman, art collector and former Hong Kong resident Howard […]

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