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Tapestry and Ceramics Exhibition at the Galeria Tapeçarias de Portalegre in Lisbon

PC Staff — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 18:37:54 +0000

Galeria Tapeçarias de Portalegre, the gallery in Lisbon featuring fine tapestries produced by a decades-old factory in eastern Portugal, welcomes a unique new exhibition. Viagem (Voyage) showcases a unique “dialogue between tapestry and ceramics.” The exhibition runs through 1 June. Setting the terms of the creative challenge, curator Felipa Almeida selected five existing tapestries – designed by artists Henriette Arcelin, Carlos Botelho, Cruzeiro Seixas, Emília Nadal and Menez – and asked five ceramicists to create works inspired by the famous […]

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Galeria Tapeçarias de Portalegre, Lisbon

Greg Boegner — Sun, 05 Sep 2021 09:19:47 +0000

For a unique art experience in Lisbon, visit the Galeria Tapeçarias de Portalegre. This “showroom,” of sorts, in a refurbished centuries-old building displays the incredible handmade tapestries of Manufactura de Tapeçarias de Portalegre. It is an art, history and artisan-appreciation experience rolled into one. Manufactura de Tapaçarias de Portalegre was formed in 1946 by two friends, Guy Fino and Manuel Celestino Peixeiro, who wished to revive the tradition of hand knotted rugs in Portugal. Peixeiro’s father got into the act […]

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Fabulas Cafe – Fabulous Comfy Retreat in the Chiado

Greg Boegner — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 12:50:03 +0000

There is a little refuge hidden in away in the Chiado that is the ideal place to escape the urban hustle and bustle. Fábulas is a quaint and inviting space to meet friends, or spend a quiet afternoon by yourself.

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Wrong Weather – Fashion/Art Fusion for the Contemporary Man in Porto

PC Staff — Mon, 30 May 2011 15:43:33 +0000

The goal is “to create unique experiences for our customers.” With that in mind, the innovative team behind Wrong Weather has built one of the most exciting menswear shops in Porto. It is a perfect fusion of fashion, art and design for the contemporary man. Located on Av. da Boavista not far from Casa da Musica, Wrong Weather is more than just a clothing store. It is a design shop that blends the best of latest fashion with cutting edge […]

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