Inspired by the sculpture and two preparatory drawings of Firmino, by António Soares dos Reis and belonging to the Museum’s collection, around two dozen artists responded to the call to take part in the multi-year ‘’Affinities‘’ project competition.
The creative proposals are now on display at the Soares dos Reis National Museum, in an exhibition that lasts until 16 November, when the name of the winner will be announced.
The ‘Afinidades’ project is being developed by the Soares dos Reis National Museum, in partnership with the Quarteirão Criativo Association, with the patronage of the Super Bock Group and the support of the Dr José de Figueiredo Circle – Friends of the Soares dos Reis National Museum.
On the exhibition are objects made by jewellers and artists from different disciplinary areas, represented in the Bombarda Quarter: Ana Pina, Andreia Reimão, Benedetta Grasso, Carla Faro Barros, Diogo Dalloz, Joana Santos, Luís Mendonça, Luma Boêta, Margarida Valente, Maria João Portal, Mina Gallos, Monica Faverio, Noemí Díaz Patiño, Paula Castro, Paulo Azevedo, Sílvia Pinto Costa, Susana Barbosa and Telma Pinto de Oliveira.
The proposals are being voted on by visitors to the exhibition and by a jury, through which a winning piece will be chosen and included in the Museum Shop.
See the proposals in the competition here.
