In the corridors of Lisbon's Royal Palace of Ajuda, a solitary painter pursues an elusive presence: Polymnia, the Muse of Art. She appears, vanishes, and reappears in ever-changing forms, embodying the countless kinds of beauty that resist definition. When she sits for him, her stillness is only an illusion. As he draws, she shifts expression, posture, essence—while he tries to fix her likeness through an ultimate act of devotion: drawing with silver, gold, and platinum, an a

Dates: Class A: 10–11 and 17–18 January 2026 Class B: 12–16 January 2026 Time: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (lunch break from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.) Cost: €450 including all materials. This also includes a €100 donation in support of young girls with special needs who are cared for by the convent. Teacher: Nelson Ferreira This course in Lisbon – at the Cardaes Convent – offers a complete immersion in the traditional practice of icon painting, focusing on the Byzantine technique of egg tempera

Rare Opportunity to Own an Original Painting by Nelson Ferreira For a limited time, I am opening a small number of portrait commissions (10 only) at a special patron rate. Each portrait is both a unique artwork and an act of patronage — proceeds go directly to support fine art students in developing countries such as Laos and Bangladesh during 2026, where access to classical training is most limited. About the Commissions Handcrafted using the finest archival materials Availa

Art restoration is supposed to be a delicate, respectful craft, but recent disasters suggest a shocking truth: some restorers might be experts in chemistry and cleaning—but hopeless at painting. And when you touch centuries-old masterpieces without understanding the language of paint, the results can be, well… tragic. Take Piero della Francesca’s The Nativity  at the National Gallery. After three years under the conservators’ care, what emerged was a botched painting that loo

The British-Portuguese artist Nelson Ferreira  has reached another historic milestone in his career by painting in Angkor Wat, following an unprecedented residency at Borobudur, Indonesia. Known for his revolutionary PlatiGleam  technique, Ferreira was the first artist ever to stage a documented official solo exhibition within Borobudur , the 1,200-year-old UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world’s largest Buddhist temple. During August 2025, Ferreira created nocturnal paint

Borobudur, the largest Buddhist temple in the world, hosted Nelson Ferreira's solo exhibition Nyawiji (The Union) featuring PlatiGleam paintings. It was the first time this 1200 year old temple hosted a solo art show. This initiative represents not only a landmark event in the international art scene but also a dialogue between contemporary times and a thousand-year-old historical heritage. The paintings were created at night in Borobudur, Prambanan and Sewu temples, as part

In 2025, the UK and Indonesia mark 75 years of formal diplomatic relations — a milestone that invites reflection on centuries of...

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Video showing the goldpoint portrait of Filomena Camacho Time has a way of slipping by, and only this week did I finally manage to...

Here follows the transcript of the Q&A moderated by Nuno Sena at Cinemateca Portuguesa, after the retrospective of Gianmarco Donaggio's...

Azul no Azul, 2022 The prestigious Cinemateca Portuguesa recently hosted on January 23rd 2025 an evening celebrating the intersection of...

The city of Évora, in Portugal, renowned for its rich history and stunning architecture, became the stage for a unique exhibition at the...

Nelson Ferreira's painting ‘A Trace and a Semblance of Myself’ has been awarded a landmark award, given only twice in 100 years (1925 and...

It is with great excitement that I share a landmark event in our artistic journey. On Thursday, January 23rd , the Portuguese...

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Make sure you join the mailing list for more info! The historic Batalha Monastery has just added a remarkable new piece to its...

I'm excited to introduce two exceptional Winter Academies, designed to bring back 19th-century classical art techniques in Portugal....