Culture

The Alameda Shop & Spot inaugurates a virtual exhibition themed ""Nelson Mandela da Caricatura Internacional", on 1st September. The exhibition displays 40 caricatures in the framework of the international competition PortoCartoon-World Festival. This is a tribute to the Nobel peace laureate of 1993, Nélson Mandela, and it is especially relevant to convey a message of tolerance against racism.

Porto Book Fair runs from 28th August to 13th September, and there are mandatory rules to comply with. Check out what you need to know regarding schedules, capacity, hygiene measures, and event ticket collection, to help you better prepare the literary journey ahead.

The most relevant literary event in Porto returns to the city this August, earlier than usual, as Porto Book Fair traditionally kicks off in September. The event opens doors on 28th August and runs till 13th September. This is the 7th edition organised by Porto City Hall. This significant literary event celebrates books and reading, offering visitors joy (as simple), whilst boosting publishers screen space to showcase both their frontlist and backlist.

Porto Municipal Gallery opens two exhibitions on 12th September, namely "Prémio Paulo Cunha e Silva -- 2.nd edition" and "Waves and Whirlpools". The exhibits are access free and can be enjoyed till 15th November, from Tuesdays to Sunday, between 10am and 6pm.

Who was Leonor de Almeida, whose memory and work is being honoured at Porto Book Fair 2020 edition? Leonor de Almeida was born in Porto, in 1909. "She was a mother, a poet, a nurse, a physical therapist, a beautician, a traveller, an adventurer, a pioneer, but most of all, she was free", as explained by Cláudia Clemente, who researched the writer's work.

Campo 24 de Agosto was once designated Campo de Mijavelhas and that place name was altered as a tribute to the Liberal Revolution of 1820, by the City Council, stipulated by public notice on 1st August 1860, and published by the Civil Government, to honour the Liberal Revolution of 1820.

Porto Book Fair is back to the Gardens of Palácio de Cristal, from 28th August to 13th September. This year, the motto is "Alegria para o fim do mundo" ["Joy to the End of the World", free translation], transliterated from the work by Andreia C. Faria. The programming will focus mainly on the valorisation of the Portuguese language and poets, writers and artists, especially those working in Porto or who are based in the Invicta.

What about a cultural journey with a different twist to it? Porto Customs inaugurates a digital immersive exhibit on Klimt and Monet's artwork, featuring holograms and 360 degree view projections. The exhibit will be on show at Porto Customs from 21st August until 15th November. Entrance is free to children up to five years old.

The National Theatre São João (TNSJ), takes to the stage the performance "Castro", directed by Nuno Cardoso, on 20th August, at 9pm. The performance will be on show till 12th September, in different timetables and encompassing all the necessary measures to fully include all types of audiences, namely Portuguese Sign Language, audio description and English subtitles. There will also be an after show talk, on 30th August. All pandemic preventive measures are in place, in compliance with the DGS.

You have until this coming Sunday, 16th August to visit both exhibitions that are currently on display at Porto Municipal Gallery. The exhibits "Máscaras (Masks)" and "Apesar de não estar, estou muito", explore different art creations and offer something for the curious visitor.