Maritime scene 1725–1750, Lisbon. Detail. Faience. Museu Nacional do Azulejo
Art course or workshop
Exhibition tour
Theme event
Opening programme of the 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).
Programme:
14.00 Curator’s tour of the exhibition “Azulejos. The Pearls of Portugal”, led by Karin Vicente (in English)
14.00–16.00Open workshop in the art studio, where participants can create keychains from Portuguese-style cork fabric. The workshop is suitable for both adults and families. No prior registration is required.
Visitors are also welcome to explore the azulejo workshop in the museum’s art cellar, where they can try their hand at painting paper azulejos using stencils. Finished artworks can be displayed on a collective azulejo wall.
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
The exhibition “Azulejos. The Pearls of Portugal” is open at the Adamson-Eric Museum until September 7, 2025.
The exhibition introduces the rich history and artistic diversity of the Portuguese ceramic tiles called azulejos. The exhibition is being organised in collaboration with the National Tile Museum of Portugal. Curators: João Pedro Monteiro and Karin Vicente
The exhibition introduces the rich history and artistic diversity of the Portuguese ceramic tiles called azulejos. The exhibition is being organised in collaboration with the National Tile Museum of Portugal. Curators: João Pedro Monteiro and Karin Vicente
