The Art of Lisbon

From architecture to fashion to food, Lisbon is a city that deeply values aesthetics. Nowhere is that more apparent than its incredible art scene.

Whereas an increasing number of major cities around the world have managed to expel their artists through gentrification, Lisbon (at least for now) still has plenty of original art shops, pop-up art markets, and beautiful street art around every corner.

Do you prefer wholesome messaging or tough love? Both can be found here!

Unsurprisingly, this city has more art museums than you can shake a stick at. We have only visited one so far: the Museu Coleção Berardo. This modern and contemporary art museum features over 800 works, with a focus on art movements of the 20th century.

The geometric pieces made James’s graphic designer heart happy.

I’m more into the surrealism myself. Maximum weirdness.

Contemporary art = “I could have done that” + “Yeah, but you didn’t”.

Is this an art?

In fact, it was just a coffee maker.