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The Porto Art Salon, Rua de anibal cunha 85, porto, Porto (2025)

31/12/2024

🎆✨ Reflections on Time: Art to Inspire the New Year ✨🎆

As we step into 2025, let’s explore some of the ways artists have captured the passage of time—its fleeting beauty, relentless rhythm, and boundless potential for renewal... lets inspire our new year by looking at their unique perceptions;

🕒 Christian Marclay’s "The Clock"
A 24-hour video montage synchronized to real , The Clock stitches together thousands of clips featuring clocks and watches. Marclay’s poetic masterpiece transforms time into a cinematic experience, inviting us to immerse ourselves in each fleeting second and reconsider how we live in the moment.

📅 On Kawara’s "Today" Series
For nearly five decades, On Kawara meticulously created his Date Paintings, each inscribed with the date it was made in the language and format of the location. In places with non-Roman alphabets, he used —a language reflecting his vision of time’s global interconnectedness. Each , painstakingly crafted within a single day, reminds us that every is unique, shaped by cultural and personal contexts, yet part of a shared human .

🌿 Andy Goldsworthy’s Land Art
Goldsworthy’s ephemeral , built from ice, leaves, or stones, embody the cycles of . Melting, dissolving, or decaying, they echo the impermanence of time and the of transformation. His teaches us to embrace change, see renewal in endings, and find wonder in the passage of each moment.

This New Year, let these works inspire us to honor the past, live fully in the present, and welcome the ever-evolving future.

HAPPY NEW YEAR from The Porto Art Salon🌟⭐️🌸

25/12/2024

🎄✨ A New Perspective on Christmas with Art and History ✨🎄

This holiday season, let’s explore Christmas beyond its traditions—through the eyes of avant-garde art, bold critiques, and historical revelations.

🌟 Atsuko Tanaka’s "Electric Dress", 1956
A dazzling work of post-war Japanese art, this glowing ensemble of electric bulbs and wires embodies renewal and transformation. Like a modern Christmas tree, it illuminates themes of resilience and hope—qualities that resonate deeply with the spirit of the season.

🍫 Paul McCarthy’s "Santa Chocolate Shop", 1997
What happens when Christmas cheer becomes chaos? In this provocative installation, McCarthy deconstructs holiday icons like Santa and his workshop into a surreal, grotesque performance of chocolate, disorder, and fetishized imagery. It’s a visceral critique of consumerism and the sanitized stories we tell ourselves about Christmas—revealing the messy, excessive impulses beneath the surface.

🕊️ The Real Face of Jesus, 2002
Using forensic anthropology and computer modeling, experts have reconstructed what Jesus Christ may have looked like. Far from the blonde, blue-eyed depictions common in Western art history, this image offers a more historically accurate and humanized portrayal, inviting us to reconsider the cultural lenses through which we view this central figure of Christmas.

This Christmas, let’s embrace the beauty of tradition while remaining open to thought-provoking, even challenging, perspectives on the stories and symbols we hold dear.

Images:
*Atsuko Tanaka, Electric Dress, 1956
*Paul McCarthy, Santa Chocolate Shop, 1997
*The Real Face of Jesus, published December 2002, in Popular Mechanics

19/12/2024

📽 Medusa, the Greek mythological figure transformed into a monster as punishment for her beauty, serves as a powerful symbol in The Substance. Her story mirrors the film’s central themes: society's fixation on beauty, the objectification of women, and a culture that celebrates superficial success.🎬

The Substance is an intense and mind-bending 2 hours and 20 minutes, offering a commentary on society's obsession with age, beauty, and toxic idols like success, fame, and money. It emphasizes that beauty underpins these obsessions, shaping our identities.

The heroine seemingly has it all—beauty, success, and an ideal life. But as age advances, she questions: Is this enough? Her internal struggle with "I still got it" clashes with a harsher reality, turning her perfect world to ashes.

The film presents a woman’s unique perspective, portraying men through a critical lens of patriarchy, sexism, and Hollywood's oppressive machinery. Close-ups exaggerate their flaws, highlighting their role in maintaining a system of exploitation.

The film delves into 2nd-wave feminist discourse, exploring the dichotomy between the 'object' and the 'abject'. The object represents the sexualized parts of a woman—the breasts, lips, and bottom—stripped of personality, while the abject refers to the “disgusting” internal aspects society often rejects: fluids, aging, blood, and decay. As famously said, “Nothing is born disgusting; it becomes disgusting by society.”

This narrative challenges us to consider who defines , how these standards shape us, and how we uphold them, even to our own harm.

The final frame brings us face to face with —a symbol of female rage, power, and the punishment of beauty. Medusa’s story, a victim demonized in myth, reflects the film's core. Like those who stare into Medusa's eyes and turn to stone, we risk becoming rigid, emotionless, and cold if we ignore the disasters we've created— our societal self-destruction —and continue turning a blind eye.
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01/12/2024

🎨From Mosquitoes to Machines: Rethinking the Natural and Synthetic🪰

Vivian Caccuri’s Electric Jungle Fever at the is an ambitious, thought-provoking exploration of humanity’s entangled relationship with nature. The cleverly merges , , and culture, using the mosquito—a creature often dismissed as a nuisance—as a surprising focal point. Sounds of buzzing mosquitoes, -generated frequencies, and concrete speakers create a raw soundscape that is as unsettling as it is intriguing.

The geometric, repetitive visuals, which feel computer-generated yet retain a handmade quality, heighten the tension between the natural and the synthetic. The installation’s brilliance lies in how it bridges the futuristic with the organic, blending cultural symbols like a piano with the buzzing of insects and transforming mosquito nets into striking, sound-absorbing designs.

However, the exhibition’s thematic ambition occasionally works against it. By tying the mosquito to colonial history, ecological interdependence, urbanization, and technological intervention, it risks stretching itself too thin, losing focus amidst the overload of ideas. The connections feel clever but sometimes forced, leaving the viewer to untangle the dense web of concepts on their own.

Despite its overreach, Electric Jungle Fever is visually and conceptually sharp, delivering a sensory experience that lingers. It’s a bold attempt to blur the boundaries between science, art, and the natural world—an exhibition that challenges us to rethink what we consider mundane.

This exhibition also stands in interesting dialogue with Jonathan Uliel Saldanha’s Surface Disorder, shown in the neighboring room. While both works explore immersive installations with sound, visuals, and AI, Saldanha’s piece uses spectacle in a way that feels more focused on grabbing attention than on fostering meaningful engagement. The intense, attention-seeking approach risks overshadowing the depth of the themes he presents. A full review of Saldanha’s exhibition will follow in another post.

24/11/2024

🎄 The Nightmare Before Christmas 🎄

This isn’t your cozy family holiday. Definitely NOT for kids.

🛑 Warning: Adults only. Leave your kids - and your holiday innocence - at home. 🛑

Stuck in Porto this Christmas? Looking for something darker, stranger, and wildly unpredictable? Forget the shiny traditions- the glowing lights, the pretty dinners. This is Christmas gone wrong: unraveled and flipped on its head— unapologetically bizarre, twisted, chaotic, and just a bit unhinged.
This isn’t the Christmas you’re grew up with—it’s the one you didn’t know you needed. You’ll laugh, cringe, and maybe never see Sante the same way again.

🎨 What’s Happening?

🎨 Art Talk: dive into Santa’s weirder, wilder side - Santa like you’ve never seen him — from buttplugs to the Coca-Cola conspiracy… Think greed, ads, and messed-up pop culture.

🍴 Dinner: A strange and unexpected feast that refuses to follow the rules. what’s on the menu? You’ll just have to wait and see.

🎁 And, of course, Personalized Gifts: But don’t expect cozy surprises. Your gift will reflect your answers to our Nightmare Questionnaire… the more honest you are, the better (or worse) your gift might be 🎅.

🎭 Freaky Surprises: Expect the unexpected. Santa might not be in a giving mood this year…

📅 24/12/2024, 19:00
📍 Location shared upon registration
👥 15 people max. Book now before Santa adds you to his Naughty List.

💶 50€
📞 Register: 915309544
📧 [email protected]
Or DM

Join if you’re ready to ditch the sugar-coated traditions and see what’s really hiding under the Christmas tree.
It's time to face the real Santa Claus… and Oh Oh Oh… he's not so jolly 👹

Let’s make this a Christmas to remember (or regret). 🎄🖤

23/11/2024

🍲🎨Join Our Art & Culture Hub-Community🎸📽

When I first came to Porto over 6 years ago, I had this wild idea—what if there was where people who love art, music, cinema, and food could come together? A place to share ideas, discover hidden gems, and really make culture part of our everyday lives.

It started with The Porto Art Salon's events — dinners around art, music-filled evenings, and conversations that left us inspired. But I realized it could be so much more than that. What if we built a community, a modern version of those Renaissance guilds, where people gathered to support each other and share their passions?

That’s how this hub was born. It’s a space where I share tips on the best exhibitions, concerts, and restaurants I’ve come across—and where you can share yours too. Together, we get exclusive offers, discounts, and access to the amazing cultural experiences this city has to offer.
We can plan gallery tours, film screenings, Jazz nights... anything.

But more importantly, it’s about connection — meeting people who share your love for art, discovering new ideas, and making culture something we live and breathe, not just consume.
But also influence the way people consume culture: as a community.

If that sounds like something you’d love to be part of, the link to join our group is in my bio. Let’s create something beautiful together.

Pic by the beautiful Jade from
at The Porto Art Salon Event 'The Pill'

22/11/2024

🎸Philosophical, Raw, and Revolutionary: ' : This Search for Meaning' Takes Viewers on an Emotional Journey to Redefine the Music documentary 📽

⚠️TLR: You dont need to be a Placebo fan for this film gem⚠️

The recently released takes an unconventional approach to storytelling, steering away from the chronological format expected of documentaries. Instead, it explores Placebo’s story through philosophical and existential questions about , stardom, identity, and the inevitable highs & lows of . This thematic framing adds depth and emotional resonance, offering a reflection on the broader cultural landscape of the UK’s mid-90s " " era, an explosion of creative energy from which distinctly diverged, and its aftermath.

The film includes interviews with contemporaries like , , and , adding an almost voyeuristic feel with its -like visual style, referencing surveillance culture. However, some moments lean into clichés, including well-trodden narratives of drugs, alcohol, and personal turmoil, which slightly dilute its originality.

’s appearance is a standout moment, reflecting his role as a pivotal figure in Placebo’s journey. His mentorship during their rise to fame underscores the film’s exploration of artistic legacy and intergenerational influence. Bowie’s partnership with Placebo, particularly on collaborations like “Without You I’m Nothing,” symbolizes their alignment with the and the enduring power of artistic connection. The documentary weaves these moments into its narrative, capturing not only the band’s evolution but also their place within a broader artistic continuum.

While praised for its innovative structure, the film has sparked debate over its fragmented , with some critics and viewers wishing for a more linear recounting of the band’s career. Still, its evocative tone and philosophical reflections make it a compelling watch for and those interested in the cultural shifts of the era.

The most impactful aspect of the documentary for me is the ......

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13/11/2024

✨️Reimagined, Not Renewed: Vale & Ferreira’s Symphony of Influences✨

⚠️Just before closing on 16/11, last chance to visit. Enjoy an exclusive offer for members of The Porto Art Salon. Contact to join)⚠️

The João Pedro Vale and Nuno Alexandre Ferreira exhibition at Serralves Museum is visually compelling and deeply layered, redefining the use of the iconic Villa. This show takes viewers into often-overlooked corners—like the hidden basement kitchen and narrow hallways—making the space feel both personal and exploratory. 🏛️

Vale and Ferreira weave influences from multiple movements into a "patchwork" of artistic styles, reminiscent of Relational Aesthetics artists like Félix González-Torres and Rirkrit Tiravanija. In González-Torres’s iconic installations of candies and posters for viewers to take, we find echoes in this exhibit’s use of balloons 🎈, inviting interaction and reflection on shared experiences. The exhibit invites the viewer to become more than just a spectator—an experience enhanced by jackets provided at the start, similar to Ernesto Neto's wearable art. 👕

Their works channel the raw storytelling of Nan Goldin’s photography, with a grounding in social critique, personal narrative, and the clever, conceptual play of Elmgreen & Dragset. If the curator wove Elmgreen & Dragset’s work into this exhibit, it would blend seamlessly. The show feels like a quilt of familiar elements more than a step into the unknown.
With words presented as direct statements throughout, the literal approach can feel limiting, giving less room for interpretation.

Coupled with its many influences, the show sometimes loses focus. Yet, its immersive use of space makes this experience unique to Serralves—an architectural journey that brings lesser-seen corners to life. 🧩

In sum, Vale & Ferreira’s show is rich in aesthetic appeal and full of familiar voices, making for a captivating visit with a stunning integration of Serralves Villa's hidden spaces. This exhibition invites viewers to not just see art but to move with it, making exploration its own reward. 🖼️

**Images credit in the 1st comment**

03/11/2024

✨ The Porto Art Salon Presents: 'The Pill - The Feminist Revolution' ✨

Join for an inspiring evening on November 9th, 19:00, as we dive into the incredible story of how the Feminist movement, born from the art world, forever transformed our lives.

This event explores the 1970s second wave, with radical body art, performance, and video as powerful tools, and their affect until today. Prominent artists like Yoko Ono, Marina Abramović, and Valie Export documented groundbreaking works that shaped “Her-story" along "History" 🎥💪

Let’s discuss the impact of “The Pill” 💊and the ways this revolution reached beyond what we imagined, impacting every sphere of life 🌍.
We’ll look at how Feminism evolved over the years and what role it WE play today in continuing its legacy.

🌟 Dinner + Talk | €35

Secure your spot and be part of this transformative conversation!

ATTENTION!⚠
The event includes a full dinner TAILORED to your type of woman... (intrigued? you should. I will send you a questionnaire and adjust the meal to the type of woman you are 💃💅🏻🧖🏽‍

Sign up directly via this Whatsapp:
915309544
Or:
[email protected]

🫶🥁waiting to see what type of woman you are!
🥰
Karin

24/10/2024

🖼️ An Evening with Street Artists Dede & Nitzan Mintz 🖼️

The Poster of Our Struggle

📅 Date: 30/10/2024
🕖 Time: 19:00
📍 Location: The Porto Art Salon, Porto (exact location will be provided upon registration for security and safety reasons)

Street artists Dede Bandaid and Nitzan Mintz explore the impact of trauma through their work, focusing on moments when personal experiences manifest in public spaces. Their art, while powerful, maintains a commitment to peace, and has become a voice for those who are often overlooked.

After the attack on Israel by Hamas on October 7, 2023, Dede & Nitzan found themselves in New York, unable to continue their artist residency in the face of such devastation. They responded by launching the "Kidnapped" poster campaign, which went viral across the globe, translated into 35 languages. Their work was never intended to be political but was a call to remember the 250+ hostages taken in the attack.

This discussion is a rare opportunity to understand the connection between art and activism, and how creativity can bring attention to difficult realities. It is an important chance to reflect on the role of art in times of crisis and conflict, and why standing together through these moments is vital.

The event is free, but seats are limited — advance registration is required. Donations will be accepted, with all proceeds going to the *Campaign Headquarters for the Hostages’ Families*.

To secure your seat, and for additional information:
please contact via:

📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: +915309544

Or just register via bio.

Light snacks will be provided during the event.

This evening holds deep significance, and your participation matters ❤️‍🩹

16/07/2024

🎨📸 The Rhetoric of the Image: Photos That Made History the Moment They Were Captured 📸🎨

Join us for an enlightening Art Talk and Light Dinner, inspired by Roland Barthes’ famous essay. This event will delve into the power of photography and how certain images have transcended time, capturing pivotal moments in history and embedding themselves into our collective consciousness.

Photography has a unique ability to freeze a moment in time, allowing us to revisit and reflect on significant events.
Some photographs, due to the circumstances surrounding their capture and the profound emotions they evoke, have become iconic, instantly recognizable, and deeply significant.
In this lecture, we will explore several such images that are more than just a snapshot, discussing their historical context, the narratives they convey, and their lasting impact on society.

We will also touch upon how these photographs have sometimes fueled conspiracy theories, highlighting the complex interplay between imagery, perception, and truth.
What are the reasons behind these theories? How did they gain traction? And how do they impact public discourse and historical interpretation?

These photographs do more than document events; they evoke emotions, inspire movements, and sometimes become symbols of larger narratives.

By analyzing those images according to Barthes’ logic, we will deconstruct how these visual artifacts convey meaning beyond their immediate context and become entrenched in cultural memory.

This event is not just about the art nor is it about politics; it is about visual culture and critical thinking.
Who should attend? anyone interested in understanding the profound power of images and practicing critical thinking.

📅 Date: 25/7Thursday
🕒 Time: 19:00 (gathering at 18h30)
📍 Location: Cedofeita (exact address announced upon registration)
💎Investment: 30 Euro

📽️ Don't miss this chance to see how single moments captured in photos can tell complex stories and influence history!

🔗 Register now to reserve your spot (seats are limited)

[email protected]

🍽️ Light dinner will be served.

16/07/2024

🎨📸 The Rhetoric of the Image: Photos That Made History the Moment They Were Captured 📸🎨

Join us for an enlightening Art Talk and Light Dinner, inspired by ’ famous essay. This event will delve into the power of and how certain images have transcended time, capturing pivotal moments in history and embedding themselves into our collective consciousness.

Photography has a unique ability to freeze a moment in time, allowing us to revisit and reflect on significant events.
Some photographs, have become iconic, instantly recognizable, and deeply significant.
In this lecture, we will explore several such images that are more than just a , discussing their historical context, the narratives they convey, and their lasting impact on society.

We will also touch upon how some of these photographs have fueled theories, highlighting the complex interplay between imagery, perception, and truth.

What are the reasons behind these theories? How did they gain traction? And how do they impact public discourse and historical interpretation?

These photographs do more than document events; they evoke emotions, inspire movements, and sometimes become symbols of larger narratives.

By analyzing those images according to Barthes’ logic, we will deconstruct how these visual artifacts convey meaning beyond their immediate context and become entrenched in cultural memory.

This event is not just about the art nor is it about politics; it is about visual culture and critical thinking.

👀🤓 So - Who should attend? anyone interested in understanding the profound power of images and practicing critical thinking.

📅 Date: 25/7Thursday
🕒 Time: 19:00 (gathering at 18h30)
📍 Location: Cedofeita (exact address announced upon registration)
💎Investment: 30 Euro

📽️ Don't miss this chance to see how single moments captured in photos can tell complex stories and influence history!

🔗 Register now to reserve your spot (seats are limited)
[email protected]

🍽️ Light dinner will be served.

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