Ruutornamendiga <i>azulejo’</i>d. 1610–1650, Lissabon. Museu Nacional do Azulejo. Foto: José Pessoa
Exhibition
Azulejos: The Pearls of Portugal
The exhibition introduces the rich history and artistic diversity of the Portuguese ceramic tiles called azulejos. Ceramics have played a prominent role in the cultural heritage and architecture of Portugal. The colourful and detailed tiles tell an engaging story of history, religion, and people’s everyday life, taking the viewer on an exciting journey to different eras. The exhibition also presents more modern approaches and fresh perspectives on this traditional medium. This is a rare opportunity to see Portuguese art heritage in Tallinn.
The exhibition is being organised in collaboration with the National Tile Museum of Portugal (Museu Nacional do Azulejo).
Curators: João Pedro Monteiro and Karin Vicente Exhibition design: Kaarel Eelma Graphic design: Kätlin Tischler-Süld
Altar frontal. 1650–1675, Lisbon. Faience. Provenance: Silva Amado Palace, Lisbon. National Azulejo Museum of Portugal. Photo: Luísa Oliveira
“Maçaroca” (“Corn Cob”) pattern azulejo panel. Ca 1630–1650, Lisbon. Faience. Provenance: Silva Amado Palace, Lisbon. National Azulejo Museum of Portugal. Photo: Luísa Oliveira
Altar frontal. 1650–1675, Lisbon. Faience. Provenance: Silva Amado Palace, Lisbon. National Azulejo Museum of Portugal. Photo: Luísa Oliveira
Maritime scene. 1725–1750, Lisbon. Faience. National Azulejo Museum of Portugal. Photo: José Pessoa
“Art Nouveau” pattern azulejo panel. 1900–1910, Lisbon, Fábrica de Loiça de Sacavém. Creamware faience. National Azulejo Museum of Portugal. Photo: Luísa Oliveira
Maria Keil (1914–2012). Section of the cladding at the Restauradores Underground Station, Lisbon Underground. 1963, Fábrica Cerâmica Viúva Lamego. Faience. National Azulejo Museum of Portugal. Photo: José Pessoa
Façade in Angra do Heroísmo (Azores). Photo: Libório Manuel Silva
António de Oliveira Bernardes (attributed). Church of Misericórdia. 1715–1716, Évora. Photo: Libório Manuel Silva
Master P.M.P. (attributed). Noble staircase in the Centeno Palace. Ca 1720–1730, Lisbon. Photo: Jorge Guerra Maio
