The explosion of colour
During the 1960s, Alan Davie and Harold Cohen were concerned with the use of colour in a synaesthetic way, with a special interest in the unconscious, improvisation and music.
Read, Watch, Listen
Why does the green frog croak?
The Iberian green frog is the most common amphibian in Portugal. One of the places where it lives is in the Gulbenkian Garden, in Lisbon.
Why are some birds’ eggs coloured and patterned?
White, blue, yellow, brown, spotted or striped. Birds’ eggs have a huge variety of colours and designs. We went to try to figure out why.
How can you distinguish bird songs from bird calls?
The sound birds make is is one of the natural world’s most impressive soundtracks. To really appreciate it, however, it is important to learn more.
Five songbirds to listen to in the Garden in March and April
When you hear a bird singing, stop for a few minutes and listen carefully. Can you distinguish one species from the other by sound?
Five species of mosses and lichens to look for in January and February
These microscopic beings help to assess the quality of the air. Take the challenge and look out for these five species of lichens and mosses, identified with the help of experts.
Seven autumn leaves to discover in the Garden during October and November
As you walk through this garden, be aware of the colours and shapes of the fallen leaves on the ground. Can you identify which trees they belong to?
Six birds to look out for in the Garden in September and October
Watch the acrobatics and hunting strategies of these tiny birds as they look for seeds and insects. These six species will certainly make a stroll through the Garden even more enjoyable.
Five signs of summer life to discover in the Garden in August and September
In summer, discover juvenile birds learning to be independent, male cicadas attracting females, or bats hunting for insects in the late afternoon.
Six waterbirds to look for in July and August
Take advantage of the warm days to try to find these six species that we propose during a walk through this garden or in other natural areas throughout Portugal.
Dragonflies and damselflies to discover in the Garden in June and July
42 species of dragonflies and 23 species of damselflies are known in Portugal. Here are four species to look out for at this time of year.
Butterflies to discover in the Garden in May and June
Here are five butterfly species to try to discover over the next few weeks. How many of these can you find?
Blossoming plants and trees to discover in the Garden in April and May
More than 200 of the nearly 400,000 plant species known throughout the world are to be found in the Gulbenkian Garden.
Five nests to discover in the Garden in March and April
In Spring the world of birds is a busy and bustling place. Here are five species that you can look for at this time of year.
Five mushrooms to discover in the Garden during November and December
The beginning of autumn is the ideal time to look for mushrooms, these little treasures of forests and gardens. To begin with, discover these five species in the Gulbenkian Garden.
Discipline, Hide and Punish
A ‘controversial history’ from series ‘22474’, from the year 2000, by José Luís Neto.