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Interview with Hugal, an artist bursting with creativity

At the crossroads of geometric rigour and sensual gentleness, Hugal shares his artistic journey with us. When did you start painting? I always drew when I was at school, but I started painting about 5 years ago. Then, in my work, I realised that I could [...]

Interview with singer and painter Crockett Bodelson

Lhe leader of the group Alamo Sun tells us the story of the creation of his band and his pictorial and musical inspirations. How did your band Alamo Sun get started? I think it started in 2010. My friend was going through a divorce and he was playing drums. After the divorce he [...]

From illustration to painting.

Vou've probably seen her colouring books in souvenir shops or stationery stores. Catherine Pavageau is known as Barbara Bell in the world of illustration. She has been illustrating for publishers and magazines in Lisbon for 30 years. She has worked for some of the most prestigious magazines in [...]

Teatro Nacional D. Maria II

Aefore being a theatre and a cultural centre in Lisbon, this building was the emblem of Portuguese justice and power. The building has been the scene of many historic events and is an important venue for Portuguese culture, which continues to evolve while showcasing modern and classical Portuguese culture. This [...]

Discussion with designer Tiago Bettencourt from the Espaço 62 workshop

Tiago tells us about his art, his techniques and the life of his studio. It's a place for sharing, where there's plenty of exchange and inspiration. I won't tell you any more, because I'd rather leave the floor to Tiago: What do you do in this studio? I'm a painter and I do a lot of ceramics and sculptures. I'm not a [...]

Interview Marc Terrice: The influence of the Muslim epic until today.

Qhat traces of the influence of the ancient Caliphates can still be seen today on the Iberian Peninsula and particularly in Lisbon? Marc Terrisse, historian and author of the book: "Lisbon in the Muslim City" tells us some historical secrets. When did you decide to write about the Muslim history of Lisbon? It came naturally to me last year during a trip to Lisbon.

Kingpin Books KP

Lhe first and most complete comic book shop in Lisbon. A true institution, the creator of the place, author, scriptwriter and publisher Mário Freitas tells us the story of the comic shop. When did you open the shop? And what was the original idea? I opened the shop in 1999, so 23 years ago.

Video : Bike ride in Cascais.

PLeave Lisbon by train, take a bike to Cascais and ride along the coastline to the beaches.

Baobá Livraria

Lhe travelling bookshop in the Campo de Ourique district likes to share the pleasure of reading. You may have come across one of the bookshop's storytellers at an event. At Boaba Livraria stories are read, told and shared. We went to meet them to present this shop full of books [...].

Interview with Nicolae Negură

IHe is a prolific illustrator who has art in his heart and is overflowing with creativity. He creates captivating works with his characters and scenes of life, sometimes surrealist that take us into his colorful, dreamy and deep imagination. Nicolae Negură is a Romanian illustrator who has been living in Lisbon for 10 years now, he tells us his [...]