Although the title sounds like a contradiction in terms, for Viúva Lamego it makes perfect sense. At this century-old ceramics factory, there’s always time to talk to artists and achieve what’s best for their projects. Part factory, part studio, the secret of keeping young is a meticulous path of innovation.

One of the great advocates of the Portuguese Overseas Expansion, the second Viscount of Santarém was a pioneer in the study of ancient maps. This atlas is one of the most remarkable compilations of these instruments of navigation and wonder.

Five hundred years of Arab occupation left Portugal with a culinary legacy rich with coriander and citrus fruit, figs and almonds, stews and escabeches. To think that it’s been 13 centuries since Mediterranean cuisine first passed this way.

«I prefer to be connected to our roots, so not to lose the idea of what is ours». In 2015, Chef João Rodrigues felt he needed to better define the identity of the portuguese produce he used in his dishes.

THIS IS NOT A WHITE CUBE still has the lingering scent of wet paint. Located on Rua da Emenda, in Lisbon’s Chiado neighbourhood, this contemporary art gallery first opened its doors (and windows) in May this year, where visitors could see “In Memory We Trust”, a solo exhibition by the São Tomé and Príncipe artist, René Tavares.

Pedro Cabrita Reis asks to be called simply Cabrita, a name that derives from the purification process applied to his work. Watch the interview here.