To know

The Documentation and archive center of APL

The cover photo of Newsletter 4, which portrays the waiting room of the Maritime station of Alcântara in 1958, is one of the documents that can be consulted among the 100 photographic records of the historical collection on the theme of the Maritime stations existing in the Documentation and Archive of the Administration of the Port of Lisbon (CDA-APL). Alongside these records, the images of the construction of the stations and of arrivals and departures over the years enrich the collection.
But this is not the only document type out there. In monographs and articles, emphasis is given to the Maritime stations and their history, the originality and simplicity that marked the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Maritime station of Alcântara, inaugurated on July 17, 1943, also at that time without the pomp and characteristic circumstance of these events; Also noteworthy is the movement at these maritime stations in the port of Lisbon, namely that of the packet-boats expected in March 1953. Also worthy of mention are the emblematic brochures depicting the life and work of Almada Negreiros, with a description of the murals of the two Maritime Stations.
In the cartographic archive there are about 200 drawings, referring to the location for the construction of the stations, drawings of the initial project, as well as plans, sections, and profiles. It is also possible to virtually visit the emblematic Almada Negreiros Panels at the maritime stations at: https://www.portodelisboa.pt/pt/visita-virtual-gares
Through its online catalogue, APL, S.A. make available to users the existing documentary funds in the Archive and Library, now more accessible to those who want to know and study the history of the Port of Lisbon, the City and the Country, going beyond the basic functions of an archive, reaching, not only and preservation of collections, but also a greater objective, translated into easier accessibility and availability for use by all.

To celebrate

The Maritime stations of Alcântara among the 25 monuments selected by WMF2022

To participate

Let’s meet in Évora, Portugal?

CONFERÊNCIA  COLOURS2022: Bridging Science with Art  http://www.hercules.uevora.pt/Colours2022/

The third edition is dedicated to modern and contemporary art, with a focus on murals and street art. 14 to 16 September 2022, Colégio do Espírito Santo at the University of Évora, Évora, Portugal
We are already preparing the program that promises to be rich in case studies. We have participants from four continents, and from several academic institutions, Heritage Institutions, and renowned Museums, such as the Getty Conservation Institute, Pratt Institute or Munch Museum. The event ends with a visit to the Maritime stations of  Alcântara to see up close the mural paintings by Almada Negreiros made between 1945 and 1949.
Do not miss this opportunity and register for this event. There's still time for early registration.

To visit

Would you like to see the murals by Almada Negreiros up close?
You can do it in July!

Between 18 and 29 July 2022, the 3rd Edition of the hand's on workshop in Heritage Sciences will take place at the Maritime station of  Rocha do Conde de Óbidos, with the aim of studying in loco, and with non-invasive techniques, three of the six murals painted by Almada Negreiros in the 1940s. In this context, on the 24th and 25th of July, four guided tours of the analytical campaign will take place in which participants will have the opportunity to climb the scaffolding to see the paintings up close and interact with researchers and students. The visits will last 45mn for a maximum number of 10 participants. Two each day at 11h and at 14h.
Do not miss this unique opportunity. To do so, just send an email to almadanegreiros@uevora.pt and guarantee your spot.
To get a sense of the murals in focus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myUQ0tjWugE

To apply 

Do you want to participate in the ALMADA project?

Two scholarships are open until the 30th of May in:
:https://lnkd.in/exQUTJn5 and https://lnkd.in/e3gUnhMp
Apply and work with us!
 

And now specially for children

Lets investigate?
Almada Negreiros's art touches many audiences. In the painting known as Planisphere (or Mapa-Mundi), the imagination and richness in detail seem to be directed at the younger audiences, trusting their limitless curiosity will guide them through the discovery process. Assumed as a disseminator of the artist's work, the Almada Project could not take this purpose lightly. Here is a sneak peek of what we are planning. Click here.
To see if you can spot the penguins on the painting planisphere ( or Mapa-Mundi), click here.
 

Going to backstage

Rubric showing the ongoing scientific research and participants.

First analytical campaign at the Gare Marítima da Rocha do Conde de Óbidos, April 2022
 

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