For the first time, the special exhibition LEONARDO DA VINCI - Man - Inventor - Artist, THE GENIUS, presents a large number of his inventions, such as his machines, meticulously reconstructed on the basis of original sketches from various Codices and built with the materials available in his time: wood, fabric, rope and metal. The computer simulations, which were developed with the Vienna University of Applied Arts, explain the relationship between the original sketches and the 3-dimensional models, the primary way of working, and the improvements of other inventions. Most of the models are interactive. Despite the few paintings he produced, Leonardo's paintings are among the most famous in the world. Not only today but already in his time, some of his paintings were true attractions and were copied by many artists. This exhibition combines a chronological presentation and a comparison of all his paintings in one place and in original dimensions. The fascination of digital replicas consists in the reconstruction of the paintings, in terms of the probable original state with regards to the depth of colour and integrity, and the interesting journeys over more than 500 years of history
Carlos dos Reis Painting Exhibition Carlos dos Reis is an artist with a Model Designer/Stylist course ARS'UTÓRIA in Milan (1972), a Degree in Plastic Arts from the Porto School of Fine Arts (1978), Post-Graduation and Masters in Product and Equipment Design - Design Institute of the University of Porto (1992). Galeria Porto Oriental, open to the public since July 2011, is located in the eastern part of Porto, which for decades was an industrial center that was decisive for the development of the city. The Gallery is in an old house from 1904, which was renovated and expanded, allowing it to host exhibitions and different artistic events and ensure a cultural function of exposing and enjoying works of art in the best conditions, welcoming and disseminating contemporary artistic creation in various artistic expressions.
The Salão Nobre of Ateneu Comercial do Porto will open its doors to Fado with the initiative “Fado no Ateneu”, starting this month of May. The public will be able to attend musical sessions from Tuesday to Saturday, at 6.30 pm, with the offer of a glass of Port wine. During the month of May, "Fado no Ateneu" welcomes the young fado singer Adriana Paquete as a resident artist. Born in Póvoa de Varzim, she has been singing since she was 12 and, at that age, starred in the show “Annie”, by Filipe La Féria. In March, she released her first album “Meu Coração”, which presents a unique perspective on traditional fado, honoring those with whom she learned – Amália Rodrigues, Beatriz da Conceição, Fernanda Maria and António Rocha. The fado singer will be accompanied by André Teixeira, on the viola, and João Martins on the Portuguese guitar, both with vast musical experience, having already played on multiple stages and alongside prestigious artists. Fado at the Ateneu will continue to happen throughout the year with various artists in a tribute to one of the greatest cultural traditions in Portugal, Fado, in one of the most stunning and historic halls in Portugal. Ateneu Comercial do Porto is an important cultural and social institution in the city. Founded in the 19th century, the institution aims to promote culture and knowledge through its social, cultural and academic activities. With a rich history and tradition, Ateneu Comercial do Porto is a meeting place for artists.
This exhibition is organized by the Serralves Foundation, curated by António Preto and by João Mário Grilo, and coordinated by Carla Almeida. MANOEL DE OLIVEIRA AND PORTUGUESE CINEMA 1. FOR THE GOOD OF THE NATION (1929-1969) To accompany the exhibition, the Serralves Foundation - House of Cinema has published a bilingual book (Portuguese / English) reproducing over two hundred of documents from the Manoel de Oliveira Collection; and with especially commissioned essays by António Preto, João Mário Grilo, Liliana Rosa, Maria Irene Aparício, Patrícia Castello Branco, Ricardo Vieira Lisboa, Susana Nascimento Duarte and Susana Viegas. More informations here: https://www.serralves.pt/en/ciclo-serralves/a-bem-da-nacao-1929-1969
Station 1 reveals the history of absence, rather than the history of presence. Fragments and further fragments are used to narrate moments that indicate the existence of the current and previous epochs. Materials from different periods coexist with audiovisual devices and different types of image, to show us how PortuCale - the city that gave Portugal its name - became Porto.
METAMORFOSES focuses on the profusion and the process of integration of the imaginary and the vegetal, mineral and animal themes in a romantic domestic space, bringing to the halls of the house of Quinta da Macieirinha several pieces, some previously exhibited in the former Romantic Museum and other spaces of Museu da Cidade, others never exhibited, showing the unquestionable quality and diversity of the municipal collections. This exhibition also marks the beginning of the evocation of the centenary of the death of Porto artist, Aurélia de Souza, a key moment of the 2022/2023 programme. The celebrated self-portrait of the artist as “Santo António” (Saint Anthony), made around 1902, will be part of the new collection that brings together paintings, furniture, tapestries and textiles, ceramics, crockery and silverware, as well as other surprising sections of the collection, such as sets of fans, cut-out papers and malacology.
The North Festival (NF) is an urban and eclectic music festival. It takes place in Old Customs Building of Oporto, with an amazing view to the Douro River. Known as “The First Festival of the Year” with the slogan “The Compass Points North” it’s now more than a music festival, with parallel activities and brand activation which made it a charismatic event. Age rating: over 6 years.