Azulejos, small finely decorated and glazed tiles, are part of Portugal's cultural heritage. Lisbon's magnificent urban architecture is marked by the omnipresence of these azulejos, which adorn the façades and interiors of buildings. These small porcelain tiles owe their name to the Arabic word for "polished stone".
Solid and aesthetic, they were used to cover damaged walls. Production factories then expanded, offering earthenware with simpler designs because it was quicker to create. The Portuguese capital was then cloaked in a magnificent multicoloured veil that continued to spread through the centuries, becoming a veritable living art in Lisbon and the rest of the country.
A freelance photographer from Brittany living in Baden-Wurtenberg, Germany, I discovered the art of photography through the world of street art.
Enthralled, I then discovered other reflections and opened up to different horizons, including nature which is our most precious asset, landscapes for their depth of..
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