Interviews
Umbrellas, Pride, and the Battle for Lisbon’s Soul
A new documentary series investigates Pink Street’s iconic umbrellas— seemingly under threat by city hall.
Desfilar pela História: How a Lisbon Researcher Is Teaching Kids to Think Before They Dress
Mariana Pereira Silva and Raquel Costa have written a fashion book that isn’t as much about clothes as it is about awareness.
Touching the Soul and Making You Dance: An Interview with Gomojo
From cultural-association jams to Coliseu Club in two years, Gomojo’s soulful, laid-back, and radio-ready tunes prove dream-pop can hit big while keeping things real.
Let’s Have A Word: The Mighty String
In Italo Calvino’s 1972 novel Invisible Cities (Le città invisibili), Marco Polo describes a multitude of fictional cities he has visited on all the travels
No Regrets, No Plastic: A Chat with Jardim Ecotattoo’s Lelé
Tattoos are forever, but the waste shouldn’t be, according to this Lisbon tattoo artist.
Beyond Animal Farm: A Real-Life Tale of Rescue and Renewal at Quinta das Caçadoras
A rescue animal menagerie just 40 minutes from Lisbon has taken in 75 animals and invites eco-tourists to chill with them.
From Vine to Glass: An Interview with Xavier Boyreau of Club des Châteaux
Lisbon’s lone châteaux offers more than just wine and Sunday oysters, according to the owner.
Taking Greenwashing to the Cleaners: An Interview with the Founder of the Ethical Assembly
Why should we have the same old conversations? Why the greenwashing and lobbying? Patricia Imbarus is taking action on her own terms saying, “We simply don’t have any more time for that.”
Q&A With Florijn de Graaf on his Work Making ‘Hoods Smarter in Portugal
Florijn de Graaf has dedicated his life to engineering self-sufficient communities that combine traditional techniques with modern technology, and he’s bringing his expertise to Portugal.
Blending the Digital with the Organic in Art and Soul: A Q&A with the muti collective
A brainstorming session during the pandemic led to the creation of an artist collective and residency program in Portugal’s countryside, with a serious footprint in Lisbon.
Art is Hard: bbb hairdryer and the State of the Scene
On a Thursday night in Club B.Leza, singer and guitarist Elisa Guerra and bassist Francisco Couto stand with their backs turned to the crowd, facing
Invisible Cities: The Disappearing of Bairro da Torre
With Torre completely demolished, its former residents have nowhere to return to if their new “rehoused” situations fall through.