Carnations and Velvet
Art and Revolution in Portugal and Czechoslovakia (1968 - 74 - 89)
The exhibition showcases Portuguese and Czechoslovak art with works from the 1960s to 1990s (in addition to a nucleus with works of art from the 21st century, by Portuguese and Czech artists of different generations post-revolution, on the topic in question), also including a documentary chronology on the decades from 1960 to 1990, with a special focus on the periods of the Prague Spring, Marcelist Spring, Carnation Revolution and Velvet Revolution.
The exhibition project includes a comparative chronology of historical facts from the two countries extensively illustrated with photographs, newspaper articles, posters, books and other materials.
It also evokes the episode of 50 thousand roses, in which a delegation of young Portuguese decided to travel to Prague, in December 1989, to deliver 50,000 roses to supporters of freedom and revolution in Czechoslovakia.
Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am - 6 pm (last entry: 5:30 pm)
Credits:
Curated by Adelaide Ginga and Sandra Baborovská
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