Over the centuries, art has been a vehicle for communicating experiences, stories, in addition to being a form of expression of identity, of a person or a culture.Currently, the LGBTQI+ community is gradually gaining greater visibility and being more accepted. From the 20th century to the present, several artists have used art as a means of expression to bring about a change in social perception. Discover in this article, seven artists who conceived, through their identity and artistic production, an increase in the visibility and liberation of the LGBTQI+ community.

Through her works ranging from the figurative to the abstract, Maria Helena Vieira da Silva marked the history of Portuguese and international art. His career, which started in Paris, was associated with his versatility, with a set of works ranging from painting, sculpture, tapestry, to illustration and scenography. With a great respect for the purity of selected means of expression and through her original geometric compositions, she became one of the most celebrated abstract artists in Post-War Europe. This week, P55 presents the fascinating world of Maria Helena Vieira da Silva by revealing five little-known facts about his life.

World Oceans Day is celebrated on June 8, to remember the importance of these in the daily lives of all of us. From Monet to Katsushika Hokusai, countless artists have created works about the great oceans of this world. Due to their extraordinary relevance, these have become true references in the history of art. Discover in this article a selection of artists who are inspired by this theme for the construction of their works.

Azulejo is the Portuguese word for a square ceramic tile with one side decorated and glazed. It appeared more than five hundred years ago, with the influence of oriental culture, which decorated the walls of palaces and sacred spaces with mosaics. It has been a continuous and diverse technique applied in architecture, adapting to the demands of each era. Its uniqueness is evident compared to tiles from other countries, being a national phenomenon that helps build the country's collective memory unconsciously.