The Sem Espartilho artistic project aims to establish analogies and foster a dialogue between the sculptures of Sofia de Medeiros and the video art of Nina Medeiros, and the historical costume collection of the National Museum of Costume, in partnership with the Carlos Machado Museum. The project explores themes centred on the concepts of the body and collective memory.

Through the project, the artists reinvent narratives surrounding femininity and masculinity, deconstruct misogynistic stereotypes, and use irony to challenge practices of power. They create dialogues between past and present while exploring the complexities of traditional “femininity” and female empowerment.

A transdisciplinary experience that breaks down boundaries and invites us to reflect, to question who we once were and who we want to become.

Building on the exhibition/art installation at the Carlos Machado Museum, educational workshops will be held in three parishes in the municipality of Ponta Delgada: Candelária, Fenais da Luz, and Santo António. The workshops will feature the participation of the artists and the team from the National Museum of Costume.

Workshop Schedule, Dates and Venues

29 September, 2:30 p.m. – Associação Juventude da Candelária

30 September, 10:00 a.m. – Centro Cultural de Santo António

1 October, 10:00 a.m. – Centro Cultural dos Fenais da Luz

More information is available at: pdl26.pt/event/sem-espartilho