‘For Laura’ by Jaime Welsh in the CAM Collection
Two works from the 'For Laura' series by Jaime Welsh joined the CAM Collection at the start of this year. Find out more about these works in this article by curator José Oliveira.
Read, Watch, Listen
‘Citymobil’ by António Costa Pinheiro
Acquired at the end of 2021, the important and historic work of the 1960s, 'Citymobil', by Costa Pinheiro, is now part of the CAM Collection.
Works by Paula Rego
In February 2022, CAM acquired two paintings by Paula Rego, enhancing the section of the Collection devoted to the artist, which comprises 35 drawings, paintings and sculptures.
A Princesinha Grávida
Learn more about the work 'A Princesinha Grávida' [The Pregnant Princess] by Paula Rego in this article written by researcher Leonor Oliveira.
Renée Gagnon and the series ‘Musseques of Luanda’
In 2021, CAM completed its acquisition of the series of silk-screen prints ‘Musseques’, by Renée Gagnon, which the artist produced between 1976 and 1980.
‘The Silent Face’
Discover the most recent work by Graça Morais to join the CAM Collection, a donation by the artist.
New work by António Bolota
In 2020, the CAM acquired for its Collection the artwork Untitled, by António Bolota. Read more about it on this article by the curator Leonor Narazé.
António Ole, the current past
Learn more about an installation by Angolan artist António Ole that combines various elements, materials and techniques. Find out the story behind this artwork.
Around the idea of mask
An analysis of the idea of the mask through a selection of artworks from the Centro de Arte Moderna collection.
The trilogy ‘A World of Illusions’, by Grada Kilomba, in the CAM Collection
At the end of 2021, the CAM acquired for its collection the remaining volumes that complete the trilogy 'A World of Illusions', by Grada Kilomba.
Studies for the Basel tapestries
The CAM Collection includes two 5-meter high tapestry studies by Vieira da Silva. Find out the story behind this large-scale project.
Fernão Cruz
Fernão Cruz took up the challenge of selecting five works from the CAM collection to create an imaginary narrative, which resulted in a short parody.
New work by Inês Botelho
In 2021, CAM acquired for its Collection the artwork 'Rotação a 19 graus, translação e prumo' (2013), by Inês Botelho. Read more about it on this article by the curator Leonor Narazé.
New work by Gabriel Abrantes
In 2021, CAM acquired for its Collection the film 'A brief history of Princess X' (2016), by Gabriel Abrantes.
Manon de Boer in the CAM Collection
Two films by artist Manon de Boer were acquired for the CAM Collection in 2021, following an exhibition that took place in 2020.
Work by Fernanda Fragateiro in the CAM
In December 2021, CAM acquired the work 'Paisagem Não-paisagem (Jardim)', by Fernanda Fragateiro, following its presentation on the exhibition «Summer Guests», in 2016.
Works by Fernão Cruz join the CAM Collection
Following the exhibition Fernão Cruz. Biting Dust, CAM acquired six works by Fernão Cruz – three sculptures and three paintings – marking the entry of the artist into the Collection. Find out more about these acquisitions through the words of curator Leonor Nazaré.
‘Talk to me’ by Pires Vieira
Eight drawings from the ‘Talk to me’ series, by Victor Pires Vieira, have now been acquired for the CAM Collection, joining another two of the artist’s works that were purchased in 1999 following a temporary exhibition at the CAM.
Homage and Oblivion
A selection of works from the CAM collection, based on the idea of homage and that of its opposite, oblivion.
The body always speaks first
Fernão Cruz writes about the exhibition 'Biting Dust', analysing the works he conceived for this project, created for the Gulbenkian Foundation.
Between spaces: a journey through the life and work of Nadir Afonso
The researcher and curator Maria do Mar Fazenda writes about the artist's life and work and about the exhibition dedicated to him at MACNA.
Zulmiro de Carvalho
The work 'Untitled', by Zulmiro de Carvalho, an aluminium sculpture, formed of four elements, was acquired for the CAM Collection in 2019.
Untitled, by Bruno Cidra
In 2020, CAM acquired 'Untitled', by Bruno Cidra, a large-scale sculpture with an iron structure that includes several layers of paper sheets.
Pedro Valdez Cardoso donates work to the CAM
Donated by the artist Pedro Valdez Cardoso, the installation 'Livro de Actos' [Book of Acts] is now part of the CAM Collection.