Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Portalegre > Portalegre > Portalegre > Reguengo e São Julião
This museum center is located in the parish of Reguengo e São Julião, in the municipality of Portalegre. It can be found specifically on Rua da Carreira, in Reguengo. Its location in this rural setting is particularly relevant, as the artist to whom it is dedicated, Emílio Relvas, was a native of this very locality, which lends a sense of belonging and authenticity to the exhibition space.
The Rural Center of the Portalegre Municipal Museum is entirely dedicated to the work of Emílio Relvas, affectionately known as "Canas". He was a remarkable popular artist, born in Reguengo, who left a unique artistic legacy. This space was created with the purpose of preserving and disseminating his vast body of work, serving as a testament to Alentejo's creativity and cultural expressiveness. His pieces genuinely reflect the traditions and daily life of the Portalegre region.
Emílio Relvas' collection comprises approximately one thousand pieces, all meticulously handcrafted from various types of wood. The exhibition is carefully organized into four main thematic areas, allowing visitors a deep understanding of the artist's creative universe. The sections include "Daily Life and Festivities," which illustrates daily life and local celebrations; the "Fantastic Bestiary," which reveals his singular imagination and the richness of his inner world; and "Images of Christ," "Images of the Virgin and Saints," which reflect his beliefs and the spiritual dimension of his work. Each piece is a window into the experiences, faith, and rich imagination of "Canas."
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 39.2984183,-7.3921953
Coordinates DMS: 39°17'54.3"N 07°23'31.9"W
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