Globe-trotting textile designer Carolina Irving unwinds at her romantic retreat on a remote stretch of Portugal’s west coast. Secrets From Portugal is here to make you fall in love with Portugal as Carolina did. ♦ Discover All About Portugal & Subscribe to Our Newsletter ♦ Six years ago I fell in love with the Alentejo, a […]
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The Wonders Of Craftsmanship – Details Of Filigree
Secrets From Portugal started off our journey into the wonders of craftsmanship with the luxurious details of the wood carving technique, so let’s continue our journey with another precious art: Filigree. ♦ Discover All About Filigree & Subscribe to Our Newsletter ♦ The large wall mirror’s edge is made of brass cords gilded in 18k gold, […]
The Wonders Of Craftmanship – Details Of Marquetry
Having discussed several other craftsmanship techniques, like wood carving or filigree, Secrets From Portugal has been doing to you, what our master artisans do to our furniture designs daily: imbibing the culture and know-how of our ancestors and sharing with the world the magnificence of high-end craftsmanship. Now, it is time for another time-honoured artistry: […]
The Wonders Of Craftsmanship – Details Of Leaf Gilding
The path through years of artistry and time-honoured high-end craftsmanship continues, with Secrets From Portugal letting you in on all the secrets that make our furniture designs truly iconic and unique. Gold has always been a strong part of our DNA, and our artisans have become masters in manipulating this treasured material. Much like Filigree, […]
Vhils Opens Its First Major Solo Exhibition in the United States
Vhils Opens Its First Major Solo Exhibition in the United States ♦ Portuguese artist Alexandre Farto, known as Vhils, will open his first major solo exhibition at a Cincinnati Contemporary Arts Center on February 21st. Secrets From Portugal brings you all about this amazing showcase: Titled “Haze”, this solo exhibition by Vhils features a new […]
Everything You Need To Know About The Coimbra Biennial of Contemporary Art
Everything You Need To Know About The Coimbra Biennial of Contemporary Art ♦ The third edition of the Coimbra Biennial of Contemporary Art begins on Saturday, exploring different areas of the city, with works by 39 artists that sometimes “irritate”, sometimes can function as an antidote to a “noisy” world. The biennial, whose theme is […]
From Marilyn Monroe to Luther King: Portraits of Henri Cartier-Bresson In Porto
From Marilyn Monroe to Luther King: Portraits of Henri Cartier-Bresson In Porto ♦ Portraits of Marilyn Monroe, Pablo Picasso, Martin Luther King, Robert Kennedy, Coco Chanel, or Simone de Beauvoir are some of 121 works by French photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson that can be seen at Port Customs. The show, which opens this Thursday and runs […]
Meet Vincent Van Gogh In Lisbon: The Unprecedented Exhibition
Meet Vincent Van Gogh In Lisbon: The Unprecedented Exhibition ♦ From February 2020, Lisbon will host a special exhibition by Vincent van Gogh. It will be an immersive experience to know the life and work of the artist. It was created by the artist’s museum in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and has travelled to many countries. It […]
Coimbra Art Biennial: Meet The Artists That Will Be In This Amazing Design Event
Coimbra Art Biennial: Meet The Artists That Will Be In This Amazing Design Event ♦ The Anozero – Coimbra Contemporary Art Biennial brings works by 39 artists to different spaces in the city, partially classified as a World Heritage Site. Director Steve McQueen is among the participants in this third edition, which kicks off on […]
FEEL INSPIRED BY SOME AMAZING PORTUGUESE INTERIOR DESIGNERS (PT1)
FEEL INSPIRED BY SOME AMAZING PORTUGUESE INTERIOR DESIGNERS (PT1) ♦ Portugal is definitely a country that’s been increasingly catching the eyes of many foreigners lately. Aside from being a champion right now when it comes to Tourism, they also have a rich historical landscape with traditions which have been passed through generations and which are starting […]