Galeria Filomena Soares

Galeria Filomena Soares Galeria Filomena Soares is a contemporary art gallery located in Lisbon, Portugal, since 1999. A Galeria Filomena Soares foi criada em 1999, em Lisboa.

O seu principal objectivo é a dinamização da produção artística contemporânea, visando um diálogo produtivo entre artistas, curadores e instituições activas no panorama nacional e internacional. A galeria situa-se na zona oriental de Lisboa, que foi, durante décadas, um pólo industrial determinante para o crescimento da cidade e é hoje uma das zonas com maior incidência de acções de reconversão ur

bana. O espaço da galeria, com cerca de 1000 m2, é composto por duas salas com diferentes escalas e meios, que permitem acolher a realização de exposições e eventos artísticos muito diferenciados. A galeria produziu, desde o seu início, edições monográficas de arte contemporânea que podem ser consultadas numa das salas reservadas ao público. A programação da galeria é orientada por uma estratégia que pretende estabelecer relações de continuidade com autores que trabalham nos mais diversos meios de expressão artística. Neste âmbito, a participação da galeria em prestigiadas feiras de arte contemporânea, assim como a colaboração com curadores internacionais - como David Rimanelli, Rosa Martinez, Jürgen Böck, David Rosenberg, David Barro ou Alexandre Melo - é uma das linhas prospectivas em permanente desenvolvimento. A Galeria Filomena Soares representa os seguintes artistas:
Ângela Ferreira, Bruno Pacheco, Carlos Motta, Dan Graham, Daniel Senise, Dias & Riedweg, Didier Faustino, Günther Förg, Helena Almeida, Herbert Brandl, Jaime de la Jara, João Penalva, João Tabarra, Kiluanji Kia Henda, Marilá Dardot, Miguel Rio Branco, Pedro Barateiro, Peter Zimmermann, Pilar Albarracín, Rodrigo Oliveira, Rui Chafes, Santiago Parra, Shirin Neshat, Slater Bradley e Susy Gómez. Galeria Filomena Soares was founded in 1999, in Lisbon. Its main objective is to incentive contemporary artistic production, by furthering a productive dialogue between artists, curators and institutions working in the Portuguese and international art scenes. The gallery stands in the east side of Lisbon, an area that was, for decades, an industrial pole of great importance to the city's growth and is today one of its largest urban reconversion sites. The gallery's space (approx. 1000m2) includes two exhibition rooms with different sizes and facilities, which allow it to host a large variety of exhibitions and other artistic events. The gallery has, from very early on, been producing monographs on contemporary art that can be browsed in one of the rooms reserved for visitors. The gallery's programming is guided by a strategy aimed at establishing long-time associations with authors working in every field of artistic expression. The gallery's participation in important contemporary art fairs, as well as its collaborations with international curators - such as David Rimanelli, Rosa Martinez, Jurgen Bock, David Rosenberg, David Barro or Alexandre Melo - is one of the prospective lines it keeps constantly developing within this context. Galeria Filomena Soares represents the following artists:
Ângela Ferreira, Bruno Pacheco, Carlos Motta, Dan Graham, Daniel Senise, Dias & Riedweg, Didier Faustino, Günther Förg, Helena Almeida, Herbert Brandl, Jaime de la Jara, João Penalva, João Tabarra, Kiluanji Kia Henda, Marilá Dardot, Miguel Rio Branco, Pedro Barateiro, Peter Zimmermann, Pilar Albarracín, Rodrigo Oliveira, Rui Chafes, Santiago Parra, Shirin Neshat, Slater Bradley and Susy Gómez.

Pedro Barateiro presents Truvadores – Part I at Quetzal Art Center, opening on 5 September 2026 and on view through 21 M...
02/09/2026

Pedro Barateiro presents Truvadores – Part I at Quetzal Art Center, opening on 5 September 2026 and on view through 21 March 2027.

Marking the tenth anniversary of Quetzal Art Center, Truvadores explores ideas of travel, encounter, transmission and dialogue through the figure of the troubadour as a carrier of memory, knowledge and cultural exchange.

Inspired by Vicente Lusitano (c. 1520–1561), the Portuguese Renaissance composer, music theorist and traveller born in Olivenza, the project reflects on movement as a form of knowledge and on voices and histories that have remained at the margins of official narratives.

The exhibition presents the inaugural chapter of Barateiro’s new animated film, accompanied by a series of large-scale drawings that engage with the surrounding landscape. A long river-shaped table crosses the exhibition space, becoming a place for conversation, hospitality and collective reflection.

Curated by Aveline de Bruin.

Truvadores – Part I is supported by Évora_2027, European Capital of Culture.

Opening: 5 September 2026
Quetzal Art Center, Vidigueira, Portugal

Congratulations to Pedro Barateiro on this new project.

CONVERSATION | MICHAEL NAJJAR & BENJAMIN WEILOn the occasion of Michael Najjar’s solo exhibition HETEROTOPIC TURBULENCES...
27/08/2026

CONVERSATION | MICHAEL NAJJAR & BENJAMIN WEIL

On the occasion of Michael Najjar’s solo exhibition HETEROTOPIC TURBULENCES, Galeria Filomena Soares is pleased to invite you to a conversation between the artist Michael Najjar and curator Benjamin Weil.

5 September 2026 | 6pm
Galeria Filomena Soares, Lisbon
Open to the public

Known for working at the intersection of art, science and technology, Michael Najjar’s practice engages with the rapid technological developments shaping and transforming the 21st century. His work explores artificial intelligence, biotechnology, space exploration, climate change and possible futures for humanity.

HETEROTOPIC TURBULENCES brings together selected works from the internationally acclaimed series outer space and cool earth, presented in Portugal for the first time. The exhibition focuses on moments of transition and transformation, from collapsing glaciers and erupting volcanoes to space exploration, future habitats and technological infrastructures.

Benjamin Weil is a contemporary art curator, writer and advisor who has held institutional positions in the UK, USA, Spain and Portugal. He recently spearheaded the relaunch of CAM – Centro de Arte Moderna Gulbenkian.

Join us for a conversation exploring the ideas and questions behind Najjar’s practice and the intersections between technology, climate change, space exploration and the future of humanity.

We look forward to welcoming you.

After a short summer break, Galeria Filomena Soares is back, preparing a new season of exhibitions and projects.19 SEPTE...
26/08/2026

After a short summer break, Galeria Filomena Soares is back, preparing a new season of exhibitions and projects.

19 SEPTEMBER 2026

SANDRA BAÍA
Solo Exhibition

PEDRO BARATEIRO
Solo Exhibition

Two new solo exhibitions opening at the gallery on September 19.

NOVEMBER 2026

JASON MARTIN
Solo Exhibition

ANA SILVA
Solo Exhibition

We look forward to welcoming you back and sharing the new season with you.

In the meantime, visit us during our usual opening hours.

At the Gallery

MICHAEL NAJJAR
Heterotopic Turbulences
On view until September 12, 2026

The exhibition brings together selected works from the internationally acclaimed series outer space and cool earth, presented together in Portugal for the first time. Through photography, video and digital imaging, Najjar explores the intersections of climate change, space exploration, artificial intelligence and technological transformation.

Summer BreakDear friends,Galeria Filomena Soares will be closed for the summer holidays from August 1 to August 24.We wi...
30/07/2026

Summer Break
Dear friends,

Galeria Filomena Soares will be closed for the summer holidays from August 1 to August 24.

We will reopen on August 25 with our regular opening hours and look forward to welcoming you back for the continuation of our exhibition programme.

Before the gallery closes, we invite you to visit our current exhibition:

Current Exhibition
Michael Najjar
Heterotopic Turbulences
July 11 – September 12, 2026

We wish you a wonderful summer and thank you for your continued support throughout the season.

See you soon!

Galeria Filomena Soares × Sublime Comporta SandOn August 8, Galeria Filomena Soares and Sublime Comporta Sand will open ...
29/07/2026

Galeria Filomena Soares × Sublime Comporta Sand

On August 8, Galeria Filomena Soares and Sublime Comporta Sand will open a new exhibition featuring a curated selection of works from the gallery's collection.

Set within the unique surroundings of Sublime Comporta, the exhibition creates a dialogue between contemporary art and one of Portugal’s most distinctive hospitality destinations, bringing together works by leading national and international artists.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Opening
August 8, 2026 | From 6 PM
Sublime Comporta Sand

28/07/2026

Behind the Scenes
Michael Najjar: Heterotopic Turbulences

Go behind the scenes of Heterotopic Turbulences with this video documenting the conception and installation of Michael Najjar's latest exhibition at Galeria Filomena Soares.

From the careful planning of the exhibition to the installation of each work, the video offers a glimpse into the process behind a presentation that brings together, for the first time in Portugal, selected works from Najjar's acclaimed series outer space and cool earth.

The exhibition explores the intersections of climate change, space exploration, artificial intelligence, and technological innovation through the artist's distinctive visual language.

If you haven't visited yet, there is still time. Michael Najjar: Heterotopic Turbulences remains on view until September 12, 2026.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Galeria Filomena Soares
Rua da Manutenção 80, Lisbon

Opening TomorrowWhat Remains BetweenTomorrow marks the opening of What Remains Between, a group exhibition bringing toge...
23/07/2026

Opening Tomorrow
What Remains Between

Tomorrow marks the opening of What Remains Between, a group exhibition bringing together artists from Portugal, Mexico, and Brazil across three venues in Carvalhal and Melides.

Galeria Filomena Soares is delighted to share the participation of Fernanda Fragateiro, Sandra Baia, and also Jason Martin and Ana Silva in this exhibition, which explores the intersections of landscape, memory, and place through a diverse range of contemporary artistic practices.

The opening takes place over two days:

July 24 — Centro Cultural do Carvalhal
July 25 — A Moagem & CIRCULAR, Melides

We look forward to this exciting opening and warmly invite everyone in the region to visit.

On view until August 31, 2026

Carvalhal & Melides, Portugal

Opening today!A Palavra é o Lugar: A Constituição da(s) Comunidade(s)Galeria Filomena Soares is pleased to share the par...
23/07/2026

Opening today!

A Palavra é o Lugar: A Constituição da(s) Comunidade(s)

Galeria Filomena Soares is pleased to share the participation of Fernanda Fragateiro in A Palavra é o Lugar: A Constituição da(s) Comunidade(s), a commemorative exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Portuguese Constitution.

Organised by the Assembly of the Republic and the 50 Years of 25 April Commemorative Commission, the exhibition brings together a selection of artists whose works reflect on the Constitution as a space for dialogue, citizenship, memory, and the collective construction of community.

We are proud to see Fernanda Fragateiro take part in this significant institutional exhibition and warmly invite everyone to attend the opening.

Opening
July 23, 2026
6 pm

Façade of Palácio de São Bento
Lisbon, Portugal

Opening TomorrowRudi BritoGaleria Filomena Soares is pleased to share the opening of Rudi Brito's latest presentation at...
16/07/2026

Opening Tomorrow
Rudi Brito

Galeria Filomena Soares is pleased to share the opening of Rudi Brito's latest presentation at Irmã Feia, opening tomorrow, July 17, in Cacilhas.

Bringing together a new body of work, the exhibition offers an intimate encounter with Rudi Brito's distinctive artistic practice. The opening evening will also feature a live performance at 8 pm.

On view for three days only, this is a unique opportunity to experience the project.

We warmly congratulate Rudi Brito and invite everyone to join us for the opening.

Opening
Tomorrow, July 17
From 6 pm
Performance at 8 pm

On view
July 17–19
Daily, 6–9 pm

Irmã Feia
Rua António Nobre, 11B
Cacilhas

Opening TomorrowSara Bichão at FIDANC 2026Tomorrow marks the opening of A Febre das Palavras / Fever of Words, a solo ex...
15/07/2026

Opening Tomorrow
Sara Bichão at FIDANC 2026

Tomorrow marks the opening of A Febre das Palavras / Fever of Words, a solo exhibition by Sara Bichão, presented as part of FIDANC – Festival Internacional de Dança Contemporânea.

Curated by Luísa Especial, the exhibition brings together a selection of works by the artist alongside pieces from the JF Collection, creating a dialogue that reflects the poetic, material, and sculptural dimensions of Sara Bichão's practice.

We are delighted to see Sara Bichão featured in the visual arts programme of one of Portugal's leading contemporary dance festivals and warmly invite everyone to attend the opening.

Opening
July 16, 2026

On view
July 16 – September 19, 2026

Public Library of Évora, Portugal

Endereço

Rua Da Manutenção 80
Lisbon
1900-321

Horário de Funcionamento

Terça-feira 10:00 - 19:00
Quarta-feira 10:00 - 19:00
Quinta-feira 10:00 - 19:00
Sexta-feira 10:00 - 19:00
Sábado 10:00 - 19:00

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+351218624122

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