46 questions for Bruno Zhu
In this video, Bruno Zhu invites us to take a look around his home, the exhibition 'Belas Artes', while answering 46 intriguing questions.
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Fashion in Calouste Gulbenkian’s library
Among the thousands of titles in Calouste Gulbenkian’s library is a collection of books and magazines devoted to fashion, which reveal the Collector’s interest in and attention to the trends of his time.
Israel Paródia: “Good examples are essential for changing mindsets”
The Gulbenkian Scholar reflects on the impact of social inequality on young people’s futures, highlighting the importance of civic participation and access to education as drivers of social change.
“Less is produced in Portugal, but what is produced is considerably more innovative”
The son of musicians and the grandson of cinema lovers, Vicente Molder discovered in sound design a natural intersection between sound and image. After receiving a Gulbenkian Scholarship for Arts Training Abroad, he completed a master’s degree in London, seeking to balance the organised methods of British film-making with the creative, innovative chaos of Portuguese cinema.
“‘Colleagues’ didn’t exist back then, we were ‘companions’!”
To commemorate International Workers’ Day, the Gulbenkian Foundation spoke with textile workers from Covilhã about freedom, resistance, and collective organisation, both before and after 25 April 1974.
Small steps that change lives
At the Gulbenkian Study Centre in Zambujal, students improve their grades, but also their concentration, self-discipline, organisational skills, motivation and overall vision of a better future.
Gulbenkian scolarship holders set off on a U-shaped journey into the future
The most digitally savvy and well-informed generation ever, yet also the most overprotected and anxious, is at the heart of this initiative by the Gulbenkian Foundation. In a world in crisis, young people – our future leaders – need to be equipped with tools that ease the pressure, foster critical thinking and encourage sustainable practices.
Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez
Guitarist Pablo Sainz-Villegas and the Gulbenkian Orchestra perform Joaquín Rodrigo’s masterpiece under the direction of conductor Giancarlo Guerrero.
Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition (ASOC)
Learn about the work of ASOC, winner of the 2025 Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity
Cultural Participation for Local and Community Development
The conference that launched Isto é PARTIS & Art for Change in 2026 set out to reflect on cultural participation, place, public policy, and community development.
‘Belas Artes’: Bruno Zhu’s exhibition that turns CAM into a question with no definitive answer
Bruno Zhu spoke with Marisa Mendes Rodrigues from Bantumen about his artistic practice, which spans Portugal, London and the Netherlands. ‘Belas Artes’ [Fine Arts] has now arrived at CAM and stems from a very specific institutional frustration, raising questions that go far beyond the museum’s walls.
The world as seen by Frederick Wiseman
Rodrigo Cruz writes about Frederick Wiseman's cinema, in an homage to the recently deceased director, now featured in the third moment of the film cycle 'Power and Glory'.
‘Seeds Need to Crack’: a conversation with Lidija Kolovrat on growth, patience, and transformation
For her new collection, designer Lidija Kolovrat turns to seeds as a way of thinking about change. In this conversation with curator Jule Kurbjeweit, Kolovrat reflects on potential, rupture, and the quiet strength required for things to grow.
The Carnival of the Animals: a look behind the scenes
Dive into the work of the teams involved in staging the concert "The Carnival of the Animals", from the construction of the sets and props to lighting and projection design.
The six principles of quality public participation
As part of the Climate Participation Initiative (2024-2025), the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation supported eleven pilot projects that tested different ways of involving people in discussions and decision-making about the future of the climate in their communities.
“Subjectivity is as real as the moon and the Lisbon earthquake of 1755.”
Markus Gabriel, Visiting Professor at FLUP, talks about his experience in Portugal with the Gulbenkian scholarship and reflects on subjectivity and the “emotional turning point” of AI, defending the need for a new ethical intelligence.
Confluence Laboratory and Ciranda: Saberes, an expanded dialogue with the exhibition Complexo Brasil
Part of the 'complexo brasil' exhibition, the Confluence Laboratory and Ciranda: Saberes establish themselves as spaces for creation and critical thinking, where conflict and the circulation of knowledge are taken on as central themes of artistic work, without attempting to neutralise or appease the tensions that run through them.
A new stop for culture in Mem Martins
Nine months after opening its doors, Ponto Kultural has established itself as a creative and community-driven space in Sintra, bringing artists and locals together to reimagine their territory with the support of the Gulbenkian Foundation.
Almanacs: measuring time, organising the world
For centuries, almanacs have helped organise time and everyday life, bringing together practical information, astronomical observation and illustrated texts, as seen in two examples from the Calouste Gulbenkian Library.
“Local intelligence must be fostered”
Eliana Sousa Silva, founder of Redes da Maré and a guest speaker at the Isto é PARTIS & Art for Change 2026 conference, shares nearly five decades of experience in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro, reflecting on community leadership, human rights and the role of art in social transformation.
‘Everyone has a body, and it’s through our bodies that we are reminded of our humanity.’
In this interview with Bantumen, dancer and choreographer Idio Chichava, winner of the Salavisa European Dance Award, discusses contemporary dance in Mozambique and how his work is rooted in community.
“I had no idea that fake news could be so fake!”
This text begins with a complaint that will likely surprise no one, but it leads us down other paths and ultimately invites even the complainers into a commitment to making our world a better place.
“They noticed they were particularly good at something and invested in that.”
Twenty teens from the Explore Talent Scholarships Programme spent a weekend at the Gulbenkian Foundation to be challenged.
Matilde Abreu “What’s the point of success without memories?”
The Gulbenkian Scholar shares her perspective on academic life, arguing for the importance of balancing study, experience and personal growth for a truly fulfilling university journey.