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Newsletter #85 October 2026

Blooming

­ The passing of time seems linear, but it is not. It can be seen in different ways. It can be observed in the simplest aspects of nature. In blooming, in growth, in cycles. And there is a beauty in blossoming, in reaching a peak, as well as in decline, reminding us that everything is cyclical, even what is beautiful. And within them, there is a kind of silence that speaks very loudly yet does not need a voice. ­ See more ­

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Kelly Santos: “Gestures of Love”

­ Between the intimacy of everyday gestures and the strength of human connection, Portuguese artist based in France, Kelly Santos, presents Gestures of Love, a deeply autobiographical project that moves across cities, emotions, and cultures. After being shown in Mexico City and New York, the third chapter now arrives in Porto, offering a sensitive reflection on love, vulnerability, and presence in an increasingly fast-paced world. ­ See more ­

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Choices with Soul

­ Can we feel nostalgia in advance? Can we miss something while we are still living it, knowing it will never happen again in quite the same way, in the same context, under this sun, in this rain?  This edition of Choices with Soul comes from within. From a place that seeks to bring to the table people, projects and dreams capable of conquering the world. Some are already well underway, others are only just beginning, but all emerge from a beautiful place of love - a place that is also rooted in an understanding of what was, what is, and what is yet to come. ­ See more ­

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­ Alameda Turquesa ­ ­ Filipa Martins ­ ­ Hélder Guimarães ­

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­ Ownever ­ ­ Olivia Pinho Cerâmica ­

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Saudade, or the Word that Portugal Turned Into an Identity

­ Saudade appears in songs, tourism campaigns, political speeches and international lists of words that are “impossible to translate”. It is presented as proof of the Portuguese soul: melancholic, sentimental, unique. But how far does this idea correspond to reality? Whether from the perspective of Latin etymology, the nationalist myths of the 19th century or the modern debate among linguists, the most iconic word in Portuguese actually has a much more complex history than the cliché suggests. How did one word come to stand for Portuguese identity? ­ See more ­

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Charlie: An intrinsic connection between past and future ­ The first bag developed by Belcinto represents far more than a product: it symbolizes the moment when decades of accumulated knowledge found a new form of expression. Born from the expertise, craftsmanship, and attention to detail that have always defined the company, Charlie also reflects a desire to explore new paths and create value through design, innovation, and creativity. ­ See more ­

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