Lady in Red - Galeria de Arte — Attraction in Portimão

ARTE ALGARVE started as an international art fair in the Expo Loulé (2009) and in the Centro de Congressos do Arade in Lagoa-Ferragudo (2010). As a consequence of the success of both fairs, the idea was born to continue presenting art not only at an event lasting four days, but all year round – in a huge art gallery with a unique variety of contemporary art: paintings, photographs, sculptures and installations. Initiator Rolf Osang was driven by the deep conviction that the Algarve is not only Europe’s sunniest place but also the most cosmopolitan region of Europe – and a great market place for art. Here, many international artists are working but not competing, and here, a great number of art lovers own beautiful apartments or villas. They are looking for art of high quality and an amazing variety. The new gallery should serve as a bridge connecting both sides, artists...

Situated in a great location, inside cool building of wine cellar and factory. Right at the entrance of gallery is bar, further down art. As you walk you can linger in the first room, - it has white painted walls showcasing art pieces. Further down is a huge warehouse type exposition space. The Art is highlighted and surrounded by industrial walls. It is not only good place to buy Art but also interesting to see the exposition and building 'getting along' and marvel at both. Clearly the addition of bar in the building makes all experience ever more chill. Among others, might be a place for art lovers, curious people who like to discover, for all creatives and urban industry...

Amazing, corky and modern space inside industrial warehouse hosting a range of artists (paintings, installations, mosaics and sculptures). The atmosphere is super informal and spacious. I took my time to read about artists and for details you can scan the code and be redirected to the webpage of the gallery and the piece itself. Some of the pieces have pride tags and are for sale. Others not. It’s a real gem and such a breath of fresh artistic air in a mostly touristic and mainstream area. And did I mentioned that the entrance is free :)! A bonus nice wine cooperative where we bought some sort of local wine, the lady was not ready to chat in English ;)...