I think there are more palaces than police stations in Lisbon. There are definitely more palaces than public libraries and probably more palaces than museums. It feels like every other public building is a palace… Maybe this isn’t a big deal to those of you reared in the Old World, but the only palaces that existed in my childhood were the ones in fairy tales, which makes it all feel a bit enchanted for me. Palacio Quintela combines this sense of enchantment with a modern design-focused twist…
Built in the eighteenth century, and retaining much of the original workings, the palace is currently in a yearlong relationship with Experimenta Design, a self-stated “knowledge production unit operating in design, architecture and design culture.”
Experimenta is using the space for a series of exhibitions, workshops, classes and discussions on the topics of design and creativity in an international and multidisciplinary context.
The first exhibit features the work of hundreds of Portuguese graphic designers and producers, though it is only up until the beginning of September. Three more installations are scheduled for the year, but I haven’t been able to confirm what exactly they will be. Rumors include something relating to Japanese design and something about bridges… If the first installation is any indication of what it to come, I definitely recommend a visit!
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Palacio Quintela | Art & culture | Free
Rua do Alecrim, 57 | Chiado & Baixa | +351210993045
Tue – Sun 10:00 – 22:00
