Portugal elected for the fourth consecutive year Best Destination in Europe ♦ Portugal was elected for the fourth consecutive year as the Best Destination in Europe in the 2020 edition of the World Travel Awards, according to the results released on Sunday night. Secrets From Portugal is pleased to let you know all this, and […]
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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 […]
Joana Vasconcelos Will Have An Exhibition In Boston’s New Museum
Joana Vasconcelos Will Have An Exhibition In Boston’s New Museum ♦ Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos was invited to create a monumental installation for the opening of the new museum of contemporary art in Boston, USA, on February 22, 2020, the creator’s atelier announced this Wednesday. The piece will be created specifically for the MassArt Art Museum […]
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 […]
Top Museums and Art Galleries In Portugal
Top Museums and Art Galleries In Portugal ♦ Museums and art galleries are paramount in the development and preservation of a country’s art, culture and history. Usually, these cultural spaces feature several artistic references such as architectural and aesthetic details. They also showcase art collections and exhibitions, that help educating society about the importance of keeping […]
Portuguese Tiles: More Than a Decoration Motif
Portuguese Tiles: More Than a Decoration Motif ♦ Nowadays, Portuguese tiles, are much more than a decorative motif. Tiles’, or as we call them in Portuguese, ‘Azulejos’, originated from traditional and ancient art that has been made popular in both Portugal and Spain. In short, it involves a specific way of hand painting tin-glazed ceramic tile work […]