Porto
Portugal
Portugal's second city has emerged as a vibrant art destination, with a growing number of independent galleries and project spaces. The Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art anchors the scene, set within a stunning park designed by Álvaro Siza Vieira.
20 galleries
Ap'arte Galeria de Arte
commercial gallery
Inaugurated in 2010, the gallery promotes contemporary art from artists of different generations, fostering a dialogue between diverse styles and languages in the Porto arts district.
apartegaleria.comFundação Escultor José Rodrigues
closed
A foundation dedicated to the legacy of the sculptor José Rodrigues, featuring a permanent collection, temporary exhibitions, and street art projects.
facebook.comGaleria Cruzes Canhoto
commercial gallery
Unique in the Iberian Peninsula for bringing together primitive, folk, and outsider art (Art Brut), showcasing mimesis-free creations by visionary self-taught artists.
cruzescanhoto.comGaleria Fernando Santos
commercial gallery
Established in 1993 as the first gallery in the 'Quarteirão das Artes', it focuses on promoting emerging Portuguese artists and showcasing international masters like Julian Schnabel and Georg Baselitz…
galeriafernandosantos.comGaleria Municipal do Porto
art center
A public exhibition space within the Crystal Palace Gardens focusing on contemporary visual arts, design, and architecture through a regular program of commissioned projects.
galeriamunicipaldoporto.ptGaleria Nuno Centeno
commercial gallery
Located in a former industrial space, this gallery is highly regarded for its focus on emerging national and international artists and its frequent participation in major art fairs like Frieze and Art…
nunocenteno.comGaleria Pedro Oliveira
commercial gallery
Focuses on contemporary conceptual art, promoting the work of a restricted group of established and emerging Portuguese and international artists.
galeriapedrooliveira.comGaleria Presença
commercial gallery
A pioneering gallery in Porto's Arts Block, dedicated to contemporary art with a mission to promote national and international artists through site-specific projects and exhibitions.
galeriapresenca.ptGaleria Quadrado Azul
commercial gallery
Founded in 1986, it was one of the first commercial galleries in Porto, focusing on modern and contemporary art and representing established Portuguese names alongside emerging talent.
quadradoazul.ptGaleria São Mamede
commercial gallery
An extension of the historic Lisbon gallery, it promotes contemporary Portuguese painting and sculpture with a focus on high-quality artistic production.
saomamede.comGaleria Trindade
commercial gallery
Dedicated to the dissemination of work by younger Portuguese artists and centered on the eclecticism of contemporary painting and illustration.
galeriatrindade.co.ptKubikgallery
commercial gallery
A gallery dedicated to promoting contemporary artists across diverse media including sculpture, painting, and digital media.
kubikgallery.comLehmann Gallery
commercial gallery
Promotes contemporary Portuguese art in the international scene and represents international artists in Portugal, offering a space for experimental research and professional development.
lehmanncontemporary.comMira Forum
art center
An independent art space in the Campanhã district focusing on photography, social projects, and community engagement.
miragalerias.netÓ! Galeria
other
A gallery exclusively dedicated to the art of illustration, showcasing drawings, zines, and author books from emerging and established talents worldwide.
ogaleria.comQuase Galeria
non profit
A contemporary art gallery linked to 'Espaço t', emphasizing social inclusion and the fusion of different artistic and human perspectives.
espacot.ptSerralves Museum of Contemporary Art
museum
Designed by Pritzker Prize winner Álvaro Siza, this museum houses the Serralves Collection and is the primary exhibition space for the Serralves Foundation, featuring Portuguese and international cont…
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