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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]