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Braga em Obras

BeO Braga em Obras, an inventory, cataloguing and signage project of artworks in public space in the municipality of Braga, referring to the 20th and 21st centuries.

Monument Commemorating the Bimillenary of the City of Braga, it marks the foundation of Bracara Augusta and is located on Colina da Cividade, a place dominated by Roman remains.
Made of concrete, it represents the Roman aqueduct and consists of three round arches, supported by three pillars, which have an intentional irregular structure.

Monument Commemorating the Bimillenary of the City of Braga, it marks the foundation of Bracara Augusta and is located on Colina da Cividade, a place dominated by Roman remains.
Made of concrete, it represents the Roman aqueduct and consists of three round arches, supported by three pillars, which have an intentional irregular structure.

MOVIMENTO PERPÉTUO, 2000 ; Pedro Cabrita Reis (PT, 1956)

Monument Commemorating the Bimillenary of the C...

Statue in honour of the Roman emperor, who lived between 63 BC and 14 AC, and founded Bracara Augusta in 16 BC. The period during which Octavian Caesar Augustus ruled, was one of peace, prosperity and expansion and was known as the "Pax Romana".
The work of the Spanish duo is located where the ancient forum of the city once stood, is made of fibreglass, and is a reproduction of the one discovered in 1963 in the Villa of Augusto, Prima Porta, becoming known as "Augusto da Prima Porta". The emperor is depicted in military attire and armour, in an allegory of the conquest of Hispania and Gaul.
It rests on a pedestal that bears the words “IMPERATORIS CAESARIS AUGUSTI DIVI FILII PATRIS PATRIAE”, that is, “Emperor Caesar Augustus Son of a father god of the fatherland”.

Statue in honour of the Roman emperor, who lived between 63 BC and 14 AC, and founded Bracara Augusta in 16 BC. The period during which Octavian Caesar Augustus ruled, was one of peace, prosperity and expansion and was known as the "Pax Romana".
The work of the Spanish duo is located where the ancient forum of the city once stood, is made of fibreglass, and is a reproduction of the one discovered in 1963 in the Villa of Augusto, Prima Porta, becoming known as "Augusto da Prima Porta". The emperor is depicted in military attire and armour, in an allegory of the conquest of Hispania and Gaul.
It rests on a pedestal that bears the words “IMPERATORIS CAESARIS AUGUSTI DIVI FILII PATRIS PATRIAE”, that is, “Emperor Caesar Augustus Son of a father god of the fatherland”.

IMPERADOR OCTAVIANO CÉSAR AUGUSTO, 2017 ; Emma Zahonero Moreno (ES, 1972), Jesús Mendiola Puig (ES, 1970)

Statue in honour of the Roman emperor, who live...

João Pedro Ferreira Airosa (1836-1931) was ordained priest in 1859 and celebrated his first mass at the altar of Our Lady of Piety, in the Sé Primaz Cathedral. He dedicated his life to social solidarity, having created in 1869 the Casa D'Abrigo, named the Monsignor Airosa Institute 100 years later, in his memory. The institution welcomed women and the bust, in bronze, was commissioned to be erected, precisely, by former students and represents the founder with ecclesiastical garments.

João Pedro Ferreira Airosa (1836-1931) was ordained priest in 1859 and celebrated his first mass at the altar of Our Lady of Piety, in the Sé Primaz Cathedral. He dedicated his life to social solidarity, having created in 1869 the Casa D'Abrigo, named the Monsignor Airosa Institute 100 years later, in his memory. The institution welcomed women and the bust, in bronze, was commissioned to be erected, precisely, by former students and represents the founder with ecclesiastical garments.

MONSENHOR AIROSA, 2001

João Pedro Ferreira Airosa (1836-1931) was orda...

Bartolomeu Fernandes (1514-1590) was born in Mártires, Lisbon and died in Viana do Castelo. In 1528, he joined the Dominican Order and at the end of his studies, he was ordained a priest, reconciling religious life with teaching. Between 1559 and 1582 he served as Archbishop of Braga. Recalled as an example of benevolence, D. Frei Bartolomeu dos Mártires was declared venerable in 1845 by Pope Gregory XVI and beatified in 2001 by John Paul II.
Sculptor Hélder Carvalho created this bronze statue, which represents him with the Bible and the Crosier in one hand, while he greets with the other. The robust granite pedestal on which it stands was designed by the architect Gerardo Esteves.

Bartolomeu Fernandes (1514-1590) was born in Mártires, Lisbon and died in Viana do Castelo. In 1528, he joined the Dominican Order and at the end of his studies, he was ordained a priest, reconciling religious life with teaching. Between 1559 and 1582 he served as Archbishop of Braga. Recalled as an example of benevolence, D. Frei Bartolomeu dos Mártires was declared venerable in 1845 by Pope Gregory XVI and beatified in 2001 by John Paul II.
Sculptor Hélder Carvalho created this bronze statue, which represents him with the Bible and the Crosier in one hand, while he greets with the other. The robust granite pedestal on which it stands was designed by the architect Gerardo Esteves.

D. FREI BARTOLOMEU DOS MÁRTIRES, 2017 ; Hélder Carvalho (PT, 1954) e Gerardo Esteves (PT, 1971)

Bartolomeu Fernandes (1514-1590) was born in Má...

It marks mile 0 of the Roman roads that connected Bracara Augusta to the other cities of the empire. From the point marked by the corten steel work, designed by the architect Pedro Nogueira, started six routes. The work features an inscription and, on the pavement, starting from this kind of landmark, six stone triangles are represented, symbolising the six routes that ran from the city: OLISIPO, EMERITA, ASTURICA AQUA FLAVIAE, ASTURICA, ASTURICA LUCUS e ASTURICA DE OLISIPO.

It marks mile 0 of the Roman roads that connected Bracara Augusta to the other cities of the empire. From the point marked by the corten steel work, designed by the architect Pedro Nogueira, started six routes. The work features an inscription and, on the pavement, starting from this kind of landmark, six stone triangles are represented, symbolising the six routes that ran from the city: OLISIPO, EMERITA, ASTURICA AQUA FLAVIAE, ASTURICA, ASTURICA LUCUS e ASTURICA DE OLISIPO.

MONUMENTO ÀS VIAS ROMANAS, 2008 ; Pedro Nogueira (PT, 1971)

It marks mile 0 of the Roman roads that connect...

With an installation and dialogue character with the squares and streets of this place in the historic centre of Braga, where the Book Fair has been held for some years, this artwork is a panel of tiles in polyptych by João Alexandrino aka JAS, produced at João Carqueijeiro's atelier. In the year that marks the 25th anniversary of the dst Literature Grand Prize, an initiative that has been rewarding Portuguese authors of prose and poetry since 1995, the dstgroup and the zet gallery wanted to celebrate with the city, the importance of culture through one more proposal of art in a public space, which democratically promotes the experience of contemporary art and books. The invitation to this artist was motivated by the capacity that we recognize him to show, through his expressionist, tribal nature and with figurative references, the symbolic power of the object-image in its communicating relationship with the public. JAS integrated the titles of all the winning books of the editions of the dst Literature Grand Prize in a piece with a memorial and retrospective nature of the adventure that the dstgroup has made happen in the exercise of building its corporate identity and in the way it sees itself acting in the polis. JAS chose to keep its palette and its pictorial alphabet, affirming the coherence of its visual production, a condition that makes it globally recognizable.

With an installation and dialogue character with the squares and streets of this place in the historic centre of Braga, where the Book Fair has been held for some years, this artwork is a panel of tiles in polyptych by João Alexandrino aka JAS, produced at João Carqueijeiro's atelier. In the year that marks the 25th anniversary of the dst Literature Grand Prize, an initiative that has been rewarding Portuguese authors of prose and poetry since 1995, the dstgroup and the zet gallery wanted to celebrate with the city, the importance of culture through one more proposal of art in a public space, which democratically promotes the experience of contemporary art and books. The invitation to this artist was motivated by the capacity that we recognize him to show, through his expressionist, tribal nature and with figurative references, the symbolic power of the object-image in its communicating relationship with the public. JAS integrated the titles of all the winning books of the editions of the dst Literature Grand Prize in a piece with a memorial and retrospective nature of the adventure that the dstgroup has made happen in the exercise of building its corporate identity and in the way it sees itself acting in the polis. JAS chose to keep its palette and its pictorial alphabet, affirming the coherence of its visual production, a condition that makes it globally recognizable.

UM SEGREDO GUARDA O MUNDO, 2020 ; João Alexandrino aka JAS (PT, 1981)

With an installation and dialogue character wit...

Francisco Sanches was born around 1550/51, in the territory of the Braga diocese, and died at the age of 72. He was a philosopher, mathematician and physician nicknamed "sceptic" for contesting Aristotle's philosophy and scholastic knowledge. He tried to define a new ideal of knowledge, showing the fallibility of the senses and denouncing traditional methods. The statue, in bronze, was made by the master Barata Feyo and represents Francisco Sanches next to the church (São João de Souto) where he was baptised. The body stands out due to the garment, the head appearing small. In the hand that falls, along the body, he holds a book, while the other is on his chest.

Francisco Sanches was born around 1550/51, in the territory of the Braga diocese, and died at the age of 72. He was a philosopher, mathematician and physician nicknamed "sceptic" for contesting Aristotle's philosophy and scholastic knowledge. He tried to define a new ideal of knowledge, showing the fallibility of the senses and denouncing traditional methods. The statue, in bronze, was made by the master Barata Feyo and represents Francisco Sanches next to the church (São João de Souto) where he was baptised. The body stands out due to the garment, the head appearing small. In the hand that falls, along the body, he holds a book, while the other is on his chest.

FRANCISCO SANCHES, 1955 ; Salvador Barata Feyo (AO, 1899-1990)

Francisco Sanches was born around 1550/51, in t...

Manuel Gomes da Costa (1863-1929) was a Portuguese military and politician, the tenth President of the Republic and the second in the context of the Dictatorship. He was famous for having led the revolt of May 28th 1926 which, leaving Braga at the command of his army, marched on Lisbon with the intention of carrying out the military coup that would end the First Republic, beginning a period of Military Dictatorship that created the conditions for the implementation of the Estado Novo.
This is yet another bronze work by master Barata Feyo, one of the sculptors with the most fruitful work during the regime. Gomes da Costa wears a military uniform and holds a baton in his hand. The base is granite and has inscribed the name of the recipient of the tribute.

Manuel Gomes da Costa (1863-1929) was a Portuguese military and politician, the tenth President of the Republic and the second in the context of the Dictatorship. He was famous for having led the revolt of May 28th 1926 which, leaving Braga at the command of his army, marched on Lisbon with the intention of carrying out the military coup that would end the First Republic, beginning a period of Military Dictatorship that created the conditions for the implementation of the Estado Novo.
This is yet another bronze work by master Barata Feyo, one of the sculptors with the most fruitful work during the regime. Gomes da Costa wears a military uniform and holds a baton in his hand. The base is granite and has inscribed the name of the recipient of the tribute.

MARECHAL GOMES DA COSTA, 1966 ; Salvador Barata Feyo (AO, 1899-1990)

Manuel Gomes da Costa (1863-1929) was a Portugu...

Born in Joane, Vila Nova de Famalicão, José Ferreira Salgado (1925-1990) was a lawyer and writer. He was president of the administrative commission of the City council of Braga between 29-10-1975 and 31-03-1976. After his death, he was made Commander of the Order of Liberty on June 10th, 1990. The bust, in bronze, includes a granite table, with an equally bronze-coated top on which a coat is resting.

Born in Joane, Vila Nova de Famalicão, José Ferreira Salgado (1925-1990) was a lawyer and writer. He was president of the administrative commission of the City council of Braga between 29-10-1975 and 31-03-1976. After his death, he was made Commander of the Order of Liberty on June 10th, 1990. The bust, in bronze, includes a granite table, with an equally bronze-coated top on which a coat is resting.

DR. JOSÉ FERREIRA SALGADO, 1990 ; Rui Anahory (PT, 1940)

Born in Joane, Vila Nova de Famalicão, José Fer...

The sculptural element represents a male figure, in stainless steel, with wings and with his hands joined on his lap. This “vigilante” (watchman) sits on a tall iron structure, composed of a four-legged base that supports him.

The sculptural element represents a male figure, in stainless steel, with wings and with his hands joined on his lap. This “vigilante” (watchman) sits on a tall iron structure, composed of a four-legged base that supports him.

VIGILANTE, 1997 ; Alberto Vieira (PT, 1956)

The sculptural element represents a male figure...

Isaque Pinheiro is one of the most outstanding sculptors of his generation, a maker and a transformer of the materials with which he creates illusions and ironies. In this work, two rectangular and irregular stone blocks, placed vertically and parallel to each other, are joined by a tube that simulates a perfect round arch in the Roman manner, evoking the city's history. The tube and the washers, which connect it to the stone blocks are also in granite, which highlights the effect of manipulation of the image and materials that the artist likes to use.

Isaque Pinheiro is one of the most outstanding sculptors of his generation, a maker and a transformer of the materials with which he creates illusions and ironies. In this work, two rectangular and irregular stone blocks, placed vertically and parallel to each other, are joined by a tube that simulates a perfect round arch in the Roman manner, evoking the city's history. The tube and the washers, which connect it to the stone blocks are also in granite, which highlights the effect of manipulation of the image and materials that the artist likes to use.

ARCO, 1997 ; Isaque Pinheiro (PT, 1972)

Isaque Pinheiro is one of the most outstanding ...

The sculpture set, using different types of marble, is composed of two elements that symbolise a male figure, wearing a hat and holding a kind of shield in his hands, and a female figure, wearing a crown and holding a parchment. The two elements establish visual communication, revealing themselves to be a couple.

The sculpture set, using different types of marble, is composed of two elements that symbolise a male figure, wearing a hat and holding a kind of shield in his hands, and a female figure, wearing a crown and holding a parchment. The two elements establish visual communication, revealing themselves to be a couple.

CASAL, 1997 ; Moisés (PT, 1963)

The sculpture set, using different types of mar...

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