Art Deco at the Park

Edward VII Park (A general view and some information here)

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The Book Fair

237 booths waiting for the opening day which, in fact, is today.

Edward VII Park, Lisbon (click here)

Triggerfish

Being a marine life lover I was very glad to see for the first time these guys on the seashore.

Oeiras Marina

Casa das Histórias

Paula Rego's 'House of Stories', a new museum at Cascais (2009) designed by Eduardo Souto Moura.

She's the most famous living portuguese female painter, shortlisted for the Turner Prize in 1989 and awarded the Degree of Doctor of Letters honoris causa by the Oxford University in 2005.

Cliffs, Rocks and a bit of Sand

The Importance of Being... Smart!

Orchids

At a neighbour's yard

Distortions

Bica Elevator (1892)

Lisbon trams are yellow but this has been mirrrored by Alexandre Farto, a talented guy who started as a graffiter at the age of thirteen.

It's his contribution to 'Art in Motion', a project consisting of decorating the emblematic elevators in the city.

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How to ruin a façade

A bank in Lisbon... Total disrespect!

Death Star

Robert Longo's sphere made of thousands of copper bullets at the entrance of the CCB Museum.

Solar Palmeiras

A small hotel in a 19th century manor facing the mouth of the Tagus River estuary at Paço de Arcos

Contrast (II)

Historic district of Belém (western Lisbon)

Some of the buildings in the background have survived the earthquake that destroyed the city in 1755. Have a closer look here.

On a Less Clear Day

Carcavelos Beach

Pretty in Pink

Decay (III)

Royal Estate at Caxias (18th century)

Some 'light' decay can be quite charming but this is truly shocking! This is not a private house whose owners have no more money to restore it... Although a bit humble, it's a historic building!!!

''The Bride''

Joana Vasconcelos' artwork made of thousands of o.b. tampons on display at the CCB.

'The Bride' (2001) was one of the highlights at the 51st Venice Biennale.

On its Way to the Ocean

Marianas Creek, up on the cliffs and on the area between the tides

A bunch of horses

This land once belonged to the farm owned by the first Count of Oeiras, the founder of the city, and it's just about one hundred meters from the historic downtown.

Who said I don't live in the countryside? :-)

Cartuxa Convent Church

 

I have found this by accident while I was walking at Caxias.

Unfortunatelly the site (built in 1736) was closed so I took this shot through the gate.

The Old Park

Jardim Municipal, downtown Oeiras

Sunset Reflections

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For Men and Horses

Lisbon-Oeiras-Cascais coastal road.

According to the sign, the construction of these fountains dates back to 1775. However, the tiles don't look that old but I couldn't find any information about restoration works having been done.

Sour Fig

This south african succulent (Carpobrotus edilus) thrives in rocky/sandy soils on the seashore. It blooms once a year and it's a feast for the eyes. 

Bare Tree Shadow

It's hot!

Small park pond at Oeiras

After the worst winter I can remember, we had a decent hot spring day at last: 22ºC at 7pm. Now this is the country I'm used to! :-)

''Now Everybody (for W. R. Fassbinder) I''

A rather intriguing title for the artwork by Robert Longo on display at the CCB.

Black Roofs

Side façade of a private house at Cascais

Small Fountain

 Albatroz Boutique Hotel at Cascais

Grey... again!

 This is NOT a b&w shot...

April Theme Day: RED

'Red Independent Heart' by Joana Vasconcelos

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This HUGE heart is now part of a group of three hanging and rotating in a black circular room at the CCB. All hearts (red, golden and black) are made of twisted plastic forks and knives, based on the gold filigree pendant traditionally handicrafted in the city of Viana do Castelo, northern Portugal.

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