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Muzeu Braga, Portugal’s newest art museum bridging art and critical thought
The museum’s inaugural exhibition brings together works by Alex Katz, Nan Goldin and Annie Leibovitz, alongside leading Portuguese artists such as Ângela Ferreira, Pedro Calapez and Ana Vidigal.
‘Expresso’ editor in chief João Vieira Pereira on how the Portuguese weekly remains a trusted democratic source in today’s polarised times
In this month’s Editor’s Chair, Pereira tells Monocle how the newspaper has solidified its identity in the digital age and why he still retains faith in the future of independent journalism.
How 1842 port house Niepoort made a successful pivot into table wine
Venerable port producer Niepoort has refused to rest on its laurels. Instead, it has continued to experiment, making successful forays into low-alcohol drinks, table wines and tea.
From print shops to piña coladas, it’s party time in Lisbon
There’s nothing like an 80th birthday, in this case Mom’s, to jolt a household – in this case the new apartment in Lisbon – into action. While the planning got under way sometime over…
Charming, yes – but the Portugal-Galicia corridor is in need of a paint job
You will have noticed that I’m going through a bit of an Iberian phase. It’s not quite the same as the one my colleague Mr Tuck is living through but there are surely a…
Craft roots keep Lisbon Design Week on the cutting edge
Compared to showcases in other European design capitals, Lisbon Design Week is a more intimate affair that celebrates the closeness of its craft traditions.
Portugal’s talents are many – its time in the spotlight overdue
Bom dia from Zürich, where the sun is shining, the white port is flowing and our HQ on Dufourstrasse is bustling with visitors from across town, Switzerland and around the world. Off the back…
Inner space
From a picture-perfect beach club on the Atlantic coast to a series of discreet holiday villas, a sense of intimacy is at the heart of three new Portuguese openings that have caught our eye.
Station to station
The second half of this year is packed with must-see design events, architectural projects and exhibitions.
Wheels of fortune
Due to regulation, collaboration and quality control, Portugal is top of Europe’s bicycle supply chain. Now it just needs to inspire its citizens.
