Já visitou o Design e a Arte que moram em São Bento?
Explore a Criatividade e a Cultura portuguesa nas visitas às Exposições “Design em São Bento” and ‘Arte em São Bento’, na Residência Oficial do Primeiro-Ministro
No inicio do mês, acontece a incrível oportunidade de visitar as exposições imperdíveis em São Bento “Design em São Bento” and “Arte em São Bento”. Ambas permitem o contacto com peças de design e produção portuguesa que equipam o Palacete, e as obras de arte que por lá habitam por estes dias.
The Prime Minister's official residence, called Palacete São Bento, which is normally a place reserved for political meetings and official ceremonies, opens its doors to the public on the 1st Sunday of each month, allowing citizens to appreciate true national and international works of art, e peças de design e produção portuguesa.
The exposure “Design em São Bento”
The exposure “Design em São Bento” presents a fascinating collection of design pieces, from elegant furniture to meticulously selected everyday objects. Your guided tours take place at 11am on a first-come, first-served basis and .
Upon entering the space, we are immediately captivated by the harmonious lines and innovative shapes that adorn the environments. Highlighting the talent of Portuguese designers and their ability to brilliantly combine functionality and aesthetics, the quality of Portuguese production, each piece tells its own story.
The curation of the exhibition provides an enriching experience, and provides detailed information about the creators of the pieces and the historical context in which they were conceived. Each room presents itself as a deep dive into the creativity of contemporary design, and shows how it can positively influence our daily lives.
The experience of visiting the exhibitions “Design em São Bento” and “Arte em São Bento” It's a true journey through creativity, innovation and artistic expression. Having access to these cultural treasures in such an emblematic location, makes the visit even more special. Certainly, We will look forward to future opportunities to appreciate the cultural richness, What events like this provide the community with.
Open to the public with guided tour:
“Arte em São Bento”
After a rich immersion in the world of design, we entered the exhibition “Arte em São Bento” which opened on the day 5 October of 2022, and offers a unique perspective on the world of contemporary art. Since that date, the official residence features a selection of 48 works from the Peter Meeker Collection, by Pedro Álvares Ribeiro, curated by João Silvério, which will close in September this year
Works by various artists, both national and international, are displayed masterfully, as they occupy the spaces of the residence in a harmonious and surprising way. The variety of styles, techniques and themes covered in the works reveals the eclecticism of modern art. From impressionist paintings to provocative installations, the exhibition presents the multiplicity of artistic expressions and the ability to make us reflect on social issues, cultural and human.
In addition to enjoying the exhibitions, the visit to the Prime Minister's official residence also provides a glimpse of part of the history and culture of São Bento. Expert guides share information about the building's construction, its former residents and political events that are part of the nation.
