A lake above the desert – Gonçalo C. Silva – June 16 to September 27, 2026
The photography exhibition “A Lake Above the Desert” by Gonçalo C. Silva opens on June 19, 2026 at 5:30 PM. It is curated by Jane Dyer and Virgílio Ferreira.
The Angel of History – Margarida Alves and Jorge Camões – from January 28th to June 14th, 2026
The Angel of History is an exhibition that starts from the perspective of a distant future, where the vestiges of humanity are observed as layers of time. Based on the thought of Walter Benjamin and the image of Paul Klee’s Angelus Novus, the exhibition reflects on the idea of progress, the Anthropocene, and the relationship […]
Mare Clausum – Rodrigo Vilhena – from October 2nd to December 31th, 2025
The Museu da Luz opens on October 2nd, at 5:00 pm, the temporary exhibition “Mare Clausum”, by the visual artist Rodrigo Vilhena. The exhibition is the result of an artist residency held at the Museu da Luz and offers visitors a symbolic journey through the waters of the Alqueva River. In the author’s words, it’s […]
Céu e Mar – Pedro Ré – from July 5th to September 28th, 2025
In this unique exhibition, photography becomes the link between two distinct worlds: marine biology and astronomy, which visitors can appreciate in the photographs arranged in pairs. Above, the sky, below, the sea. In the middle, Pedro Ré’s perspective is expressed in 50 images. According to the author, “photographing the sky is a natural ambition for […]
Luz do Sul – Pedro Lunta – from March 8th to June 29th, 2025
Pedro Lunta, a creative with Alentejo roots, translates into his lighting pieces what sustains the Alentejo soul: the simplicity of creating pieces from scratch that awaken in us humor, curiosity, and an attitude of being and facing life, combining research and the application of new techniques. Pedro Lunta, in addition to creating from scratch, transforms […]
Petricor – Jorge Graça – from June 21th to October 16th, 2024
Petrichor derives from the Greek words “petra” (stone) and “ichor,” which, in Greek mythology, is the liquid that runs through the veins of the gods. The term was coined by scientists to describe the aroma derived from an oil produced by certain plants during periods of drought, which is absorbed by the earth and clayey […]
Já nasceu o Deus Menino – from December 21, 2023 to January 12, 2024
“The Baby God is Already Born” is an exhibition that arose from the desire to unite generations of grandparents and grandchildren, sharing knowledge and traditions so that they are not lost in time, creating memories and affection. In the year that marks the 800th anniversary of the first nativity scene, created by St. Francis of […]
The Earth: Benjamim Enes Pereira – November 2003 December 2008
Opening exhibition of the museum.Through the exhibition of ethnographic objects donated by the inhabitants of the village of Luz, a universe of the rural environment is evoked, however extinct: agriculture, fishing, grazing, the manufacture of bread, wine and honey, as well as crafts, with highlight for the abegão, the blacksmith and the manufacture of rammed […]