The technical and iconographic uniqueness of their work led sculptor João Rolaça to Tamil Nadu, where these monumental sculptures inspired his doctoral thesis on large-scale ceramic sculpture.

The research sparked an exchange of artistic knowledge, including a residency at the Convent Workshops in Montemor-o-Novo.

There, three master Velar artists created the sculptures on show, alongside terracotta sculptures from the Museu do Oriente collection and works by sculptor Liliana Velho.

From 4th July
10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. (Tuesday to Thursday and Sunday)
10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. (Friday)
Museu do Oriente, Av. Brasília, Doca de Alcântara
(bus) 712, 713, 714, 727, 742, 751, 756, 728, 732, 760, 720, 738
(tram) 15E, 18E
(train) Cascais line, Alcântara-Mar station
tickets: €10
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