Exhibition uncovers the history behind the Algarve’s tourism image, captured by photographers Almeida D’Eça in the 60s and 70s
Ferragudo is showcasing several works by the first professional photographers who portrayed the Algarve as a tourist destination, in an exhibition in Ferragudo until Friday, August 16 – July 26, 2024 The Algarve’s iconic touristic images in the 60s and 70s were created by photographers Asta and Luís de Almeida d’Eça who became renowned for their promotional photographs, creating the image of the Algarve as a tourism destination as we...
Local art collective opens gallery and art shop in Lagos in hopes of building a new creative hub
The art of collaboration: TEIAS Artísticas is infusing the area with vibrancy and creativity – July 23, 2024 | Text Beatriz Maio | Photos TEIAS Artísticas TOP (L-R): Christopher Whitelaw (Oficina Poeta Azul), Márcia Rodrigues (hmn), Rita (Romp), Margarida Gorgulho (Margarida Gorgulho), Sandra Knop (Puzzles by Sandra), Gill Goode (Artist), Bruno Martins (Two Dogs) BOTTOM (L-R): Nina Bradley (Nina Bradley Designs), Sofia Correia...
At Art&Joy Creative Studio, children and adults can let their imagination run free
A new studio in Portimão lets you unleash creativity in a fun way, where students can experiment with different materials and techniques, from pottery, sculpture, drawing, painting, and more – July 16, 2024 | Text Beatriz Maio Lana, founder of the Art&Joy Creative Studio Portimão has welcomed a vibrant addition to its cultural landscape – the Art&Joy Creative Studio, where everyone is welcome to discover and explore new and...
Portimão’s Zona Ribeirinha welcomes back the Lota Cool Market this July 24
This year’s theme celebrates the 100th anniversary of Portimão’s city status – July 12, 2024 | Photos Lota Cool Market Portimão’s Old Lota area in the Zona Ribieirnha, near the riverside, and Jardim Visconde Bivar will be transformed into a place of pure entertainment and fun from July 24 to July 28. The event will bring live music and incredible DJs, as well as delicious, exotic and international foods, with many...
The magic of Bernd Koch’s light shows has been shining at events for over 30 years
Creating visible dreams: From liquid lights, colours, and kaleidoscopic effects, the local artist’s light projections recreate visible dreams for every type of party or event, ensuring unforgettable memories – June 13, 2024 | Text Beatriz Maio Using advanced lighting techniques and his 16 analogue projectors, Bernd Koch manages to transport us to a different universe, thanks to strong colours and geometric images. Bernd’s light show...
A talented artist and entrepreneur, Soraia Oliveira explores the human condition through her visually impactful works
Portuguese photographer delves into the topic of human fragility with various narratives and scenarios, inviting viewers to reflect and travel inwards – April 29, 2024 | Text Beatriz Maio | Photos Soraia Oliveira The artistic world is a universe with so much still to explore, and Soraia Oliveira is more than motivated to do so. Photography is her great passion and the magic with which she creates stories and scenarios and immortalises...
BRAIDA’s textile artworks have a contemporary design with a traditional feel, perfect for modern environments
Braiding elegance: Inspired by nature featuring strong and vibrant colours, BRAIDA’s unique textile artworks already travelled the world – April 10, 2024 | Text Beatriz Maio Noémia Zancuoghi ©Ruben Guerreiro Noémia Zancuoghi is a Portuguese-Italian artist who was born in Lisbon and grew up in Silves. As her father is from Milan, she spent many of her childhood summers in the north of Italy with her family and her younger sister...
ColaborArte, Silves’s new collaborative art shop featuring handcrafted and one-of-a-kind creations
“Not just another shop”: A collaborative art shop focusing on artistic outreach as well as workshops – April 5, 2024 | Text & Photos by Eric Roth Members of ColaborArte – Patrícia Marques, Margarida Palma Gomes, Marion Buz, Manoli Ortiz de la Torre, Elke Grath, Susanne Drohla What do you get when you put six artists together to collaborate? Simple … it’s ColaborArte. Welcome to this exciting cooperative shop, in...
“LocalARTE”: New Lagos exhibition celebrates 50 years of the “Carnation Revolution” featuring contemporary local artists
This year’s edition of the collective exhibition LocalARTE focuses on the theme of freedom – April 4, 2024 Centro Cultural de Lagos will host a contemporary art exhibition entitled “LocalARTE – Projeto de Arte Contemporânea de Artistas de Lagos”, an initiative to promote and support the local artistic community, between April 6 and May 25. The borough’s artists were challenged to draw inspiration from the theme of...
“Stories Brought by the River”: Results and findings of scientific research of the Arade River showcased in temporary exhibition at Portimão Museum
Portimão Museum is hosting an exhibition with findings from research carried out over the last few decades, showing finding proofs that the region has been occupied since prehistoric times – March 25, 2024 | Photos Portimão Museum The inauguration of the exhibition “Stories That the River Brings Us” aims to show the general public the result of scientific research carried out over the last few decades. The research has brought...
