Category: Culture and Entertainment > Art Gallery
District: Porto > Amarante > Figueiredo
The Eduardo Teixeira Pinto Museum Creation Association is located in Casa da Granja, situated in the Boavista Urbanization, in Figueiredo, Amarante municipality. The site is located in a more residential and quiet area of the São Veríssimo parish, offering a calm environment for cultural visits.
Casa da Granja, which houses this cultural space, has a rich history dating back to the late 17th century. Its significance increased in 1855 when it was acquired by Francisco José Cardoso, the maternal grandfather of the painter Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso. The building was later renovated in 1915 by Amadeo's father, José Emídio de Souza-Cardoso. This past gives the house an interesting historical and family context, preceding its current function.
The heart of this cultural space is its dedication to the work of Eduardo Teixeira Pinto. Considered one of the great Portuguese photographers of the 20th century, with international recognition, he began his professional career in 1950. Casa da Granja houses a museum room with a permanent exhibition dedicated to this artist from Amarante. Here, visitors can appreciate a significant part of his vast collection, which includes not only photographs reflecting his poetic view of reality, but also work materials and the various distinctions and awards he won throughout his career.
In addition to the permanent exhibition focused on Eduardo Teixeira Pinto, Casa da Granja functions as a dynamic cultural space. The venue regularly hosts temporary exhibitions covering different areas of art and culture, including other aspects of photography and painting. The Eduardo Teixeira Pinto Museum Creation Association, which is headquartered here, promotes various cultural activities throughout the year, making the building a point of interest for those seeking cultural experiences in Amarante.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.2669803,-8.0903437
Coordinates DMS: 41°16'1.1"N 08°05'25.2"W
Weather Figueiredo
On-duty Pharmacy Figueiredo
