ANA REBORDAO – FOUNDER OF ART & WINE PAIRINGS
Art & Wine Pairings combines the analysis of iconic artworks and artistic circumstances in Lisbon with wine tastings.
Ana is the perfect person to introduce Lisbon’s cultural life to foreigners. She is passionate and lively, and does not intend to labour on the historical facts behind the artworks or wines. Instead, she believes that looking at and tasting what is there, in front of us, will develop new and individual skills.
PORTUGUESE TRADITIONS
Observation and attitude towards the object is what vividly introduces people to a culture. Art & Wine pairings combines the analysis of iconic artworks and artistic circumstances in Lisbon with wine tastings. The pairings express Portuguese traditions and emerging values.
COMBINING ART AND WINE
The aim is to provide intimate meetings that expands knowledge and palate, combining art and wine. The schedules are carefully planned, by consulting art professionals and wine producers. Each artwork or art theme links directly to the concepts and flavours behind the selected wines.
CLASSIC TO CONTEMPORARY
Guests are introduced to an artistic field, from Classical Art to Contemporary Art, and given a meaningful review, by observing selected objects and discussing certain issues about the process of art making. We then move on to the wine tasting and gather together in special locations to contemplate and discuss the artworks that have been seen. We enjoy the pairings between art and wine, with Lisbon’s sunset in the background.
“As a lisboeta, who was away in Sweden for two and a half years, it was easy for me on my return, to see the changes that had occurred in Lisbon. In the summer of 2016, I idealized Art&Wine pairings and I made it real – this was a way for me to engage again with my city and to combine things that I love, good wine and meeting people, with my profession.
As a practicing visual artist, I believe I can introduce foreigners to a different reality in Lisbon. Therefore, I do not intend to behave as a regular tourist guide. I am a visual artist who is deeply involved in creating different kinds of expressions which I am keen to share with others.”
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