Algarve artist’s giant painting of Lewis Hamilton goes viral
Formula 1 icon Lewis Hamilton was “totally blown away” by a giant painting in his honour that was painted onto a private football pitch in Mexilhoeira Grande, Portimão, by Algarve
Art from the sea
From the hands of Ti Chico, traditional fishing traps turn into artisanal pieces such as lamps, flowerpots and even Christmas trees. Fishing is a tradition long linked to the history
Sovereign student art on display at Lagoa gallery
The artwork of the 20 finalists of the 4th Sovereign Art Foundation Student Prize Portugal are on display at the Lady in Red Galeria de Arte in Lagoa until the
Exhibition finissage
In celebration of its 10th anniversary, the Art Academy Marina de Lagos is inviting everyone to the finissage (the closing party) of an exhibition of works of an international group
Almancil art gallery presents collective show ‘Fresh Colours’
A new art exhibition called ‘Fresh Colours’ featuring dozens of works by local artists will be inaugurated at 7pm this Thursday (August 20) at Almancil’s Fresco art gallery. Exhibiting artists
Local artist donates painting “celebrating Algarve’s colourful life” to HPA Alvor
Local artist Karen Wride has donated one her paintings which “celebrates the colourful life of the Algarve” to the HPA private hospital in Alvor. The painting was officially unveiled on
Studio Bongard relocates to Monchique after 22 years in Ferragudo
After more than two decades of bringing art and culture to the picturesque fishing village of Ferragudo, the husband-and-wife team of Sylvain and Tara Bongard have decided to move their
Portimão opens up photography competition to whole country
This year’s “Corrida Fotográfica de Portimão” will be open to photographers from all over Portugal with organisers saying they have been forced to change the competition’s format due to the
Lagoa artist unveils mural near local supermarket showcasing Algarve life in vibrant colours
A white wall near Lagoa’s Auchan supermarket has been turned into a head-turning work of art by local artist and art teacher Ana Nobre, who has filled it with colourful
Cabanas de Tavira walls become street artist’s canvas
Residents in Cabanas de Tavira have been asking a local street artist to use the walls of their homes and businesses as his canvas. The artist, who wants to remain










