For the 6th EDITION of WOOL, we brought to Covilhã a group of 4 artists,that were invited to develop interventions in the historic center, once again inspired by the local identity, which we consider to be everything that makes this place unique: traditions, songs, gastronomy, personalities, history, fauna and flora, etc.

Video Recording of the WOOL 2018 festival (2019-06-01/2019-06-10) by Miguel Canaverde + Cláudio GonçalvesMISTAKER MAKER

The design of a specific and unique format and modus operandi for WOOL, made possible to introduce new expressions of Contemporary Art as tools capable of great social, cultural, economic and urban transformations in a community.

Video directed by _ Mariana Vasconcelos + Vasco Mendes

Today is the future Today is the future (2019-06-01/2019-06-10) by Sebas VelascoMISTAKER MAKER

Sebas Velasco (Spain)

Title: "Hoy es el futuro."

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Sebas Velasco, with works spread over several European cities, had carte blanche here for the execution of a special project and created a bold and contemporary mural.

Today is the futureMISTAKER MAKER

Sebas Velasco brings us a little bit of Covilhã night, in the lights of a lamp that fall on an old car...

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...and the face of a young woman.

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The ObservatoryMISTAKER MAKER

Douglas Pereira (Brazil)

Title: "O Observatório".

The ObservatoryMISTAKER MAKER

The artist explores a visual language with vibrant colors, shapes and figures that result in complex compositions.

Organic characters and elements such as fauna and flora from the places he explores are fused.

The ObservatoryMISTAKER MAKER

Mountain ViewMISTAKER MAKER

Kruella d’Enfer (Portugal)

Title: "Vista para a Serra".

Mountain ViewMISTAKER MAKER

This wall was inspired by some elements that you can find in this mountainous region in Portugal.

Mountain ViewMISTAKER MAKER

One of bowls has wool novels that represents the strong wool industry, the other has acorns and leaves from oak trees that are very present in this region.

Mountain ViewMISTAKER MAKER

They are standing in a Manueline window that was recovered from a building and is still present in the center of Covilhã.

Mountain ViewMISTAKER MAKER

"All together they make a view to Serra da Estrela, the highest mountain in Portugal." _Kruella d’Enfer

3 Bicas FountainMISTAKER MAKER

Mário Belém (Portugal)

Title: "Fonte das 3 Bicas".

3 Bicas FountainMISTAKER MAKER

The artist composes visual narratives of a magical nature that are rooted in a balance between the familiar and the unusual.

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3 Bicas FountainMISTAKER MAKER

The artist explores various subjects inherent to communication, popular culture and the present human condition.

3 Bicas FountainMISTAKER MAKER

Creative Collage Workshop Creative Collage Workshop (2019-06-04/2019-06-04) by Margarida GirãoMISTAKER MAKER

Margarida Girão (Portugal)

Margarida Girão brought an artistic creation of new portraits based on black and white photographs of people from the city of Covilhã.

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Creative Collage WorkshopMISTAKER MAKER

Concert Tó Trips & João DoceMISTAKER MAKER

Tó Trips & João Doce

Music concert |  The WOOL program included a concert by Tó Trips (Dead Combo) & João Doce at Escadinhas do Castelo.

Concert Tó Trips & João Doce Concert Tó Trips & João Doce (2019-06-09/2019-06-09) by Tó Trips (Dead Combo) & João DoceMISTAKER MAKER

Credits: Story

WOOL is a Public Art Event
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Location
Covilhã (historic center), Portugal
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Artists
Sebas Velasco (Spain), Douglas Pereira (Brazil), Kruella d’Enfer (Portugal) and Mário Belém (Portugal)
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Workshop
creative collage by Margarida Girão (Portugal)
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Movies
session of short films under the theme: Art and Activism
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Exhibition
Timeless | Visions about WOOL
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Concert
Tó Trips & João Doce (Portugal)
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Guided Tours
oriented by organization element
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Staged Visit
oriented by actress Joana Poejo (Portugal)
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Artworks created
4

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