Until festival season arrives, you can always plan your summer or take the opportunity to remember unique moments, such as the “Paraíso de Coura” photographic exhibition. From March 6 to April 17, the exhibition can be visited at “atmosfera m”, Montepio Mutualista’s cultural space in Lisbon. Admission is free.
The exhibition is based on the universe of the book “Paraíso de Coura”, by Alfredo Cunha, which offers a unique journey through images captured over 20 years at the Paredes de Coura Festival, in the district of Viana do Castelo.
The opening is scheduled for March 6, Thursday, at 6pm, and will be attended by well-known photographer Alfredo Cunha, João Carvalho, director of the Vodafone Paredes de Coura Festival, and Sandra Maria Teixeira, curator.
A look at the author of “Paraíso de Coura”
Alfredo Cunha was born in Celorico da Beira in 1953 and began his professional career in 1970. During his career, he collaborated with various publications, published dozens of photography books and presented several exhibitions.
He was also the official photographer for the former Heads of State, Ramalho Eanes and Mário Soares, and was awarded the Order of Infante D. Henrique.
Now his work is coming to Lisbon in the form of an exhibition, transporting visitors to the festival universe of Paredes de Coura.
Address: Atmosfera M space, Rua Castilho, nº 5
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Entry: free