VIArtes
In 1996, the construction of ViaCatarina Shopping was one of the largest urban interventions developed until then, keeping the façade of the old headquarters of the O Primeiro de Janeiro newspaper. Its façade and unique interior design, replicating Porto’s traditional buildings in the food court, make it the focus of great recognition by the people of Porto and by tourists who visit the city.
5th edition of the VIArtes Public Art Contest
Please note that the entries for the 5th Edition of the VIArtes Contest ended on November 25, 2018.
The winner will be announced on January 3, 2019.
4th edition of the VIArtes Public Art Contest – “Fábrica de Sonhos”
Fábrica de Sonhos, by Tomé Capa (architect), was the winner of VIArtes 2017. This masterpiece “dressed” ViaCatarina Shopping façade in pink in order to “make dreams come true”. This unique façade created na atmosphere of joy and fantasy.
More information here.
3rd edition of the VIArtes Public Art Contest
This edition of 2016 didn’t have a winning project.
More information here.
2nd edition of the VIArtes Public Art Contest – AZULagir
AZULagir, by Alberto Vieira (potter and sculptor) and José Pedro Santos (architect and designer), was the winner of VIArtes 2015. This masterpiece is an installation composed by a representation of 66 tiles whose design is based on a simple configuration of colorful hoppers assembled on vertical plumbs, which provide many geometric configurations through their color game.
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1st edition of the VIArtes Public Art Contest – W(E)AVING
W(E)AVING, by Nuno Pimenta and Frederico Martins, was the winner of VIArtes 2014. This masterpiece was an innovative ideia that combines both weaving, as a construction method, and waving, as a final and visual efect.
More information here.