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: […]
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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, […]
The Wonders Of Craftsmanship – Details Of Hand-Painted Tiles (Azulejo)
Secrets From Portugal brings you: The Art of Azulejo, the hand-painted tiles that conquered the world. Being one of the most representative art forms of the Portuguese culture, the hand-painted tiles reflect a tradition with hundreds of years, and it often portrays scenes from our history or its fabulous sights. Azulejo (another term for hand-painted […]
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 […]
Rihanna And Portugal: There Are Three Tons Of Portuguese Marble In Rihanna’s Autobiography
Rihanna And Portugal: There Are Three Tons Of Portuguese Marble In Rihanna’s Autobiography ♦ It was hand-carved by the Gothic Gargoyle in Batalha, and is the first work to join the company with the Barbados-born singer. Crafted from a single piece of Tiger Skin solid marble, “Stoner” has a soft “eggshell” finish. The stone chosen […]
Discover Everything About ‘Suite Vollard’, The Next Picasso’s Exhibition in Porto
Discover Everything About ‘Suite Vollard’, The Next Picasso’s Exhibition in Porto⇒ Suite Vollard is the most recent and one of the biggest exhibitions in Portugal from the Spanish painter Pablo Picasso. With original engravings, the exhibition will be presented in Palácio das Artes until September. Secrets from Portugal couldn’t miss it and is here to tell […]
Serralves Foundation, The Master Place For Art To Be Discovered
Serralves Foundation is the master place for art to be discovered. Besides its architectonical undeniable beauty, inside this amazing building project by Álvaro Siza Vieira, there’s always a lot to be discovered with the exclusive exhibitions that take the main stage in this art centre. Let Secrets from Portugal guide you in this unique adventure […]