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Beaches in Portugal

Discover some of the beaches, from the centre to the south of Portugal, described by writers and illustrated with photographs taken by the Novais Brothers.

Photos with history
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Construction of the Iraq-Mediterranean oil pipeline

The Iraq-Mediterranean Oil Pipeline, the world's first transnational oil pipeline, went into operation in 1935, having been built by the Iraq Petroleum Company Limited, consortium in which Calouste Gulbenkian owned his famous 5% share.

From the Archives
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Hotels

Discover some of the luxury hotels in Portugal built between the 1930s and 1960s, designed by architects in collaboration with artists.

Photos with history
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Acquisitions from the Hermitage by Calouste Gulbenkian

Records relating to Calouste Gulbenkian's acquisitions of artworks from the Hermitage Museum in "Operation Hermitage".

From the Archives
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O mundo é a nossa casa

We are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the publication of the book "O mundo é a nossa casa", one of the first texts in Portugal aimed at children to contain an ecological message.

Works from the Library
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Gulbenkian Children’s Choir

The Gulbenkian Children’s Choir was an ad hoc ensemble that grew out of the Foundation's music classes for children. Its public appearances included participation in orchestral and choral concerts, and it also made a number of recordings.

From the Archives
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Calouste Gulbenkian and “Japonisme”

Calouste Gulbenkian embraced the fashion for "Japonisme" and his attention and taste for the art and culture of Japan is reflected in his personal library.

Works from the Library
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Week of Studies on the New Portuguese Cinema, 1967

In 1967, the historic Week of Studies on the New Portuguese Cinema, organised by the Oporto Cineclube with the support of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation and the Oporto City Council, launched the debate on film production in Portugal.

From the Archives
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“Pelo caminho um ramo de paisagens para Carlos Nogueira”

Manuscript in ball-point pen, work by Salette Tavares produced in response to Carlos Nogueira's "landscapes to send".

Works from the Library
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Encontros ACARTE – New European Theatre/Dance

This project is a landmark in Portuguese performing arts, and one of the most enduringly memorable initiatives in the history of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation.

From the Archives
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Costumes of the Gulbenkian Ballet

The process behind the creation of the Ballet Gulbenkian's costumes revealed through inventory records kept in the Gulbenkian Archives.

From the Archives
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The First “Jazz em Agosto” at Gulbenkian

“Jazz em Agosto”, nowadays an important festival in the national jazz scene, starts as an experimental initiative integrated in the programme of activities of ACARTE 84.

From the Archives
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Gulbenkian’s support to Palestinian refugees

A selection of testimonies from the Gulbenkian Archives on the Foundation's involvement in helping refugees, victims of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the 1960s and 1970s.

From the Archives
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“Untitled” by Ana Vidigal

A single copy produced by Ana Vidigal (1960), visual artist represented in the Centro de Arte Moderna collection and a Gulbenkian grantee between 1985 and 1987.

Artist’s books
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Paulo Lourenço in the Art Library collection

Discover the prints of the Portuguese artist who seeks new approaches in the production of serigraphs by creating objects that look like bas-reliefs.

Artist’s books
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Alexandre Estrela in the Art Library collection

Discover the books of the multimedia artist and teacher with representation at the Centro de Arte Moderna and the Art Library.

Artist’s books
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Ana Mata in the Art Library collection

Discover the multiples of the Art Library collection, produced by Ana Mata and the collective with Catarina Domingues.

Artist’s books
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Lisbon stadiums

Views of the past from four Lisbon stadiums - Luz, José Alvalade, Restelo and Nacional - through the lens of Horácio and Mário Novais.

Photos with history
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“Box with ribbon” by Sofia Areal

Discover the memory boxes that were on display in the exhibition "From me to me - a private collection" and are now part of the Art Library's collection.

Artist’s books
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“Livro de viagem” by Carlos Nogueira

Discover Carlos Nogueira's artist's book, a unique copy that became part of the library's collection in 2017.

Artist’s books

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