Category: Culture and Entertainment > Art Gallery
District: Coimbra > Lousã > Serpins
The Hannah Art Gallery is located in Serpins, in the municipality of Lousã, in a building with a simple design, featuring a white exterior and a yellow base, distinguished by the gallery's name inscribed on the wall. Its proximity to the Serpins train station provides a discreet connection to the urban fabric and facilitates access for those traveling by public transport.
The building is situated in an area with some open space, with a paved outdoor area surrounding it, giving it a visible presence without being cramped by adjacent constructions. The surroundings convey a sense of calm and visual clarity, keeping the focus on the gallery and its cultural offerings.
Throughout 2015, the gallery hosted exhibitions that combined industrial memory and artistic expression. Among these, highlights include materials related to the Paper Factory, presented continuously with photographs and contextual information documenting historical and technical aspects of this activity. This component lends the gallery a documentary dimension, allowing for an understanding of local evolution through images and explanations.
Another aspect of the programming involved the work of Detlef Schafft, known for creating pieces and brooches, where art is present in objects that blend design and personal expression. This approach brings visitors closer not only to the author's perspective but also to works on a human scale, where detail and materiality play a central role.
The interior of the gallery, as observed, combines wooden surfaces with cleanly and organizedly displayed elements, creating a contrast between the natural warmth of the flooring and the neutrality of the exhibition supports. The pieces are arranged with ample space, allowing for quiet appreciation and attention to detail. The atmosphere is calm, without an excess of competing visual elements, favoring contemplation.
The facade and outdoor space, with the yellow color on the building's base, create a clear and distinctive framing that becomes part of the site's identity. The simplicity of the ensemble reinforces the sense of authenticity, without resorting to complex visual artifices.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.15594783975603,-8.208060408736404
Coordinates DMS: 40°09'21.4"N 08°12'29.0"W
Weather Serpins
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