PortugalArte 2010

The launch of PortugalArte10 in 2010, from July 16 to August 15, 2010 will coincide with the country¿s 100-year anniversary of Republicanism. The programs and events that make up this multi-platform exhibition will be folded into the atmosphere surrounding this historic occasion in the country¿s political history. Playing host to a range of artistic and curatorial perspectives, PortugalArte10 will be aligned with the narratives of discovery and freedom that define Portugal¿s cultural and political histories. The exhibition seeks to connect the exploratory interests of contemporary artists with the diverse audiences of Portugal, as they are particularly germane to the country¿s pursuit of popular freedom. Inspired by the ever-proliferating networks of intangible media and communication, PortugalArte is a decentralized effort for a decentralized global community. It reflects a truly international, shared, and contemporary direction. The artistic director of PortugalArte is Stefan Simchowitz, and the festival will feature exhibitions in multiple venues curated by a diverse group of artists, writers, designers, and curators. Among them are: Johannes Van Der Beek, Fred Hoffman and Paul Young, Dan Nadel, Lauri Firstenberg and Cesar Garcia, Juan Delgado Calzadilla, Elvia Rosa Castro, and Nelson Herrera Ysla, Garth Weiser, Sharon Johnston and Mark Lee with Johnston Marklee Associates and Stefan Simchowitz. The official opening events are: July 17th, 2010 at Grandola; July 23rd, 2010 at Portimao; and July 24th, 2010 at Vila Real de Santo António. PortugalArte 10 closes on August 15th. For additional information visit: www.portugalarte.org