What to visit in Lisbon

The city of Lisbon is a cultural center that brings together artists from around the country of Portugal to expose at the best galleries works of art and classical music,thus, given an opportunity to new artists to make themselves known.

But this time, the National Museum of Contemporary Art, mostly known as the Museu do Chiado, will hold a presentation summarizing the last years of Portuguese art. At the exhibition “Other perspectives and new projects” we will see how art has changed from 1850 to present.

The interesting thing about this show is that four renowned artists (Ana Vidigal, Rodrigo Oliveira, António Olai and Xana), all Portuguese, were the curators of each of the works on display. Not being the authors of none of them, the selection was transparent and faithful to reflect the growth and movement of art in Portugal.

It was also part of the centenary anniversary of the museum which organized this exhibition, hence the importance of this cultural event.

The exhibit will be open until April 1st  2012. Given that it already has had six months of exhibition, we can say that it is a presentation of general interest, suitable for all types of visitors.

The museum is open most days of the year, so tourists have no excuses not to go. Tickets also are available.

If you want to read more about the museum, this exhibition and future exhibitions at the Contemporary Art Museum you can visit the official website: http://www.museudochiado-ipmuseus.pt/en/node/1060