In the vibrant circles of contemporary art, the work of Sandra Mateus Henriques emerges as a singular and impactful voice. As an abstract painter based in Estoril, Sandra transcends the boundaries of verbal language to bring deep concepts and feelings to life through her art. Learn more here.
Cristina Rodrigues is an internationally renowned Portuguese visual artist whose work stands out for its unique fusion of tradition and modernity. Find out more here.
On July 19th, the city of Porto will witness the opening of the fascinating exhibition 'Labour Force' by Cristina Rodrigues, located in the emblematic Edifício da Antiga Litografia Nacional, now the headquarters of Ascendi. Find out more here.
Diana Policarpo is a visual artist and composer born in Lisbon in 1986, whose innovative and interdisciplinary work has been making its mark on the contemporary art scene. In this article, we will explore Diana Policarpo's artistic career, analyzing the main characteristics and influences of her work, as well as the impact and relevance of her works in the current context of contemporary art. Find out more here.
First major museum exhibition dedicated to contemporary collage by African-American artists. Find out more here.
In the world of online art, innovation and expansion are constant. Recently, two powerhouses in this market, Adjudicarte from Spain...
The Master Died Manuel Cargaleiro, the artist who "never let cosmopolitanism mean uprooting"
The news was announced in a note published on the official website of the Presidency of the Republic, in which Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa "expresses his condolences for the death of Mestre Cargaleiro". "The President of the Republic will never forget the last meeting with Mestre Cargaleiro, a few weeks ago, at his home in Lisbon, where he continued to dream of projects for the future and to believe in Life, always honoring Portugal", reads the same note.
The news was announced in a note published on the official website of the Presidency of the Republic, in which Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa "expresses his condolences for the death of Mestre Cargaleiro". "The President of the Republic will never forget the last meeting with Mestre Cargaleiro, a few weeks ago, at his home in Lisbon, where he continued to dream of projects for the future and to believe in Life, always honoring Portugal", reads the same note.
Within this vast universe, Eusebio Sempere emerges as a leading figure whose revolutionary contributions to contemporary art make him an ideal candidate for collectors and investors. Learn more here.
A painting by the Portuguese artist Paula Rego sold at auction for 2.5 million euros. Find out more here.
Barbara Gladstone, a dealer who built one of New York’s most important galleries, died Sunday in Paris after a brief illness at the age of 89. The gallery confirmed her death in an email sent to the press on Monday. Read more at P55.ART.
Paul Mathieu, a renowned Belgian artist based in Portugal since 1979, has stood out in the contemporary art scene for his innovative and emotional approach to abstract painting. Find out more here.
In an unprecedented collaboration, the Stedelijk Museum and the Museum Van Gogh are teaming up to host a comprehensive exhibition on Anselm Kiefer. Opening in 2025, the show will be presented as a diptych across both Amsterdam institutions, with each part tracing key aspects of the German artist’s oeuvre and creative influences across his past and new works. Find out more P55.ART.
Francisco Bores is a central figure in the history of modern and contemporary art, with a career that spanned several decades and turbulent historical contexts. Find out more here.
Surprisingly, “The Painter on the Road to Tarascon” is one of six paintings by Van Gogh thought to have been lost or destroyed. Find out more here.