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FINISAGGE

Open Studio Simphiwe Mlambo + Finissage “Superposition: Atomic Scanner”

On Friday, 14 November, we open our doors for a double event: the Open Studio of Simphiwe Mlambo, artist-in-residence within the InResidence programme (@plakaporto), and the Finissage of the exhibition “Superposition: Atomic Scanner”, by the collective Gørvell (@gorvel.pt).

At 16:00, Simphiwe Mlambo leads the workshop “Colonial memory is paper thin: A workshop restitching 1934”, inviting the public to intervene in the ever-evolving carpet-installation. The space becomes a site of sharing and attentive listening, welcoming moments of conversation, reading and projection on the genealogy of the 1934 Colonial Exhibition and on the multiple forms of presence and resistance. At 18:30, the artist presents the results of her research in Porto.

At 19:00, a performance by Ivana Sehic begins, followed by a discussion with the collective Gørvell, Diogo Santana, and Kenier Castillo, exploring perception at the intersection of quantum science, architecture, and contemporary art.

You are also invited to visit the exhibition Superposition: Atomic Scanner, open from Wednesday to Friday, from 10:00 to 18:00.

Photographs:
Camilla Formiconi / INSTITUTO
Simphiwe Mlambo

EXHIBITION

SUPERPOSITION: ATOMIC SCANNER

The exhibition Superposition: Atomic Scanner by GØRVELL explores the principle of quantum superposition, translating the indeterminacy of atomic positions into human bodily movement. Through the medium of photography, it documents everyday actions performed within a confined space across three distinct planes, generating three clouds of movement. Their intersection is subsequently carved into granite through industrial subtraction, merging the transient nature of motion with the enduring presence of matter.

GØRVELL is a space for encounter, imagination, reflection, research, and realization. It brings together architects, artisans, artists, and writers.

Photograph: Camilla Formiconi

Supported by Criatório Ágora – Cultura e Desporto do Porto and Direção-Geral das Artes.

EXHIBITION

ALEIXO: 5 TOWERS, 5 DECADES

The exhibition “Aleixo: 5 Towers, 5 Decades”, organized by APSPBA and INSTITUTO, with curatorship by paulo moreira architectures, celebrates the 50 years of the residents’ association, bringing together archival documents and photographic works by André Cepeda, David Gonçalves, Leonel Castro, Nelson d’Aires, and Paulo Pimenta.

To visit at APSPBA (Rua de Âncora 41, Lordelo do Ouro), at the following times: Weekdays – from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 18:00. Weekends and public holidays – visits by appointment (other times available upon request).

Photograph: Gonçalo Gomes

Support: União das Freguesias de Lordelo do Ouro e Massarelos e CIN