CAM

After years of construction, the renovated Centro de Arte Moderne (CAM) is open again. The architect for the renovation and extension is Kengo Kuma of Japan. It is a true joy to have the museum back.

 

 

 

The opening exhibits include:

• Leonor Atunes, "the constant inequality of leonor’s days" – a group of various hanging objects suspended in the double-height main gallery;
• Fernando Lemos, "The Occidental Calligrapher" – a diary-like record of the artist's time in Japan arranged in a series of separated 'shoji rooms';
• Tide Line – the opening show for the new under-ground gallery extension featuring several of the Museu's larger pieces;
• Open Storage – a 'warehouse space' which allows the curatorial staff to display just a bit more of their impressive collection.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And here are a few pictures of the renovated and new building. CAM now holds its own against the main Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, with enough gallery space and strength of identity to warrant a day's exploration. The gardens also feel like they've grown in size, and the 'boat hull' canopy frames a large and beautiful public space.