One of the most renowned artists of the Portuguese 20th century, Júlio Pomar left a work marked by several currents, from neo-realism to expressionism, passing through abstractionism. know more about Júlio Pomar in this article.
Stephan Morais is the co-founder of Indico Capital Partners, a leading venture capital firm based in Portugal. Indico focuses on software-as-a-service, artificial intelligence, fintech, cybersecurity, blockchain and blue economy companies. Discover more aboutStephan Morais in this article.
The Realism artistic movement emerged in Europe in the 19th century, in a context of profound social, political and cultural transformations. The movement began in France and developed in a period of intense change, marked by the emergence of industrialization, urbanization and political revolutions. Learn more about realism here.
Egon Schiele was an Austrian painter, recognized as one of the main representatives of expressionism due to his intensely emotional and provocative works that often explore themes such as sexuality, death and identity.
Carrie Mae Weems was named the winner of the 2023 Hasselblad Prize, becoming the first black woman in history to win the prize, which includes 2 million Swedish kronor ($189,000). The honor is considered one of the most prestigious awards given in recognition of a living photographer. Learn more here.
Albrecht Dürer was a German theorist and one of the leading Renaissance artists in Northern Europe. Today, he is remembered as one of the leading artists of the German Renaissance and his works continue to be appreciated for their beauty and complexity. know more aboutAlbrecht Dürer here.
Oil painting has dominated the art world for centuries and some of the most famous works of art in the world are made using this technique. In terms of conservation, oil paintings need a little more care when handling, cleaning and keeping them in top condition. Learn how to clean your paint here.
Carolina Piteira studied at the Faculty of Fine Arts in Lisbon and at the University of East London, in the United Kingdom, where he finished the course with distinction and received the award from the Limehouse Arts Foundation Studio. Since then, he has received several awards and exhibited in the most diverse cities around the world. Learn more about the artist in this interview.
In April and May, the Cinematheque rooms receive the work of Jan Švankmajer, the Czech animation giant known for his surrealist works. The retrospective is organized in collaboration with the 20th edition of the IndieLisboa festival, which this year takes place between April 27th and May 7th.
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has revealed that it has arrested eight individuals in connection with "the largest art fraud in world history". The detainees are accused of being involved in the forgery and sale of works of art attributed to the noted Ojibwe artist Norval Morrisseau, known as “the Picasso of the North”. Learn more here.
Edward Hopper was an American artist known for his realistic and evocative paintings that portrayed the loneliness and isolation of modern man. know more aboutEdward Hopper here.
The Official Portuguese Representation at the 18th International Architecture Exhibition — La Biennale di Venezia 2023 presents Fertile Futures, a project curated by Andreia Garcia and jointly curated by Ana Neiva and Diogo Aguiar, which problematizes the water resources of seven Portuguese hydrogeographies, to think about a fertile, sustainable and equitable future. Commissioned by the General Directorate of Arts, the Fertile Futures exhibition will be presented between May 20 and November 26, 2023, at Palazzo Franchetti, in Venice.
Orare Patek Philippe Ref. relógio wristwatch in rose gold 2526 Andy Warhol, has exceeded its pre-sale estimate. Learn more here.
Following an order from Pope Francis, the Vatican Museums finalized an agreement with Greece to repatriate three fragments of Parthenon sculptures from its collection. The three pieces, including one representing a horse's head, another of a man with a beard and the third of a boy, have been kept in the museum since the 19th century. Learn more here.