A dreamlike army of void and presence, where the boundaries between political and social intervention dissolve, giving rise to a space charged with silence, noise, non-linear information, weight, and the fluctuation of time.

Literally, it means being crossed (atravessada) by something, by many things. To be intersected. To be mischievous, to unsettle. To serve myself on a platter. To be a street crossing between two larger streets. To be a crossing.

A dreamlike army of void and presence, where the boundaries between political and social intervention dissolve, giving rise to a space charged with silence, noise, non-linear information, weight, and the fluctuation of time.

Literally, it means being crossed (atravessada) by something, by many things. To be intersected. To be mischievous, to unsettle. To serve myself on a platter. To be a street crossing between two larger streets. To be a crossing.

Application form available here.

SONIC BODIES
with Ali Chahrour & Lynn Adib

In partnership with Grand Studio, we welcome artist Vilma Pitrinaite for a residency at Centro Ciência Viva do Alviela, Alcanena, from 18 to 26 July 2026.

A dreamlike army of void and presence, where the boundaries between political and social intervention dissolve, giving rise to a space charged with silence, noise, non-linear information, weight, and the fluctuation of time.

The construction of what it means “to be a man” and the pressure to conform to that ideal are revisited in an intimate way. Between an intimate encounter and the magic of the stage there is a lot, but what is the shortest distance between these two realms? Pai para Jantar is a game with the audience that seeks to unpack masculinity in a poetic and humorous way.

As part of a long-standing programming partnership, Materiais Diversos and BONS SONS have developed an ongoing collaboration that brings together music and the performing arts through a shared programme shaped by dialogue and exchange.

At the 2026 edition of the BONS SONS festival, taking place from 6 to 9 August, in Cem Soldos, Materiais Diversos will present Conto Preto by Nala Revlon and Fazer Ideia by João Grilo and Inês Campos.

As part of a long-standing programming partnership, Materiais Diversos and BONS SONS have developed an ongoing collaboration that brings together music and the performing arts through a shared programme shaped by dialogue and exchange.

At the 2026 edition of the BONS SONS festival, taking place from 6 to 9 August, in Cem Soldos, Materiais Diversos will present Conto Preto by Nala Revlon and Fazer Ideia by João Grilo and Inês Campos.

KITADA is a new choreographic work by Marga Alfeirão that explores female desire and eroticism, as well as intergenerational connections between women.

Literally, it means being crossed (atravessada) by something, by many things. To be intersected. To be mischievous, to unsettle. To serve myself on a platter. To be a street crossing between two larger streets. To be a crossing.

KITADA (2026) is a new choreographic work by Marga Alfeirão that explores female desire and eroticism, as well as intergenerational connections between women.

In the autumn of 2026, three professional gatherings will take place as part of a cultural cooperation strategy between France, Spain and Portugal, co-curated by Materiais Diversos and the Institut français du Portugal.

Program to be announced soon.

KITADA is a new choreographic work by Marga Alfeirão that explores female desire and eroticism, as well as intergenerational connections between women.

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A dreamlike army of void and presence, where the boundaries between political and social intervention dissolve, giving rise to a space charged with silence, noise, non-linear information, weight, and the fluctuation of time.

Full programme will be announced in September.

Artists in residency from 14 to 25 October 2026:

❦ Bibi Dória

❦ Connor Scott

❦ Grilo & Inês Campos

❦ Luísa Saraiva

❦ Marga Alfeirão

❦ Miguel Bonneville & Sofia Dinger

❦ Natacha Campos

❦ Pedro Barreiro

❦ Reina del Mar

23–25 October — Minde, during our materiais adversos weekend
In its first edition, materiais adversos weekend emerges from the desire to sustain an ongoing artistic presence in the region between editions of the biennial materiais diversos festival. It brings together ten artists based in Portugal for a ten-day research residency culminating in open sharings and encounters with local communities and international professionals. Within this framework, the second gathering proposes a rethinking of models of production and circulation through the principles of mieux produire and mieux diffuser, placing the sustainability of artistic creation at the centre of the discussion through the FUTURΛ seminar. For this occasion, Materiais Diversos is also supported by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation in welcoming international programmers.

Literally, it means being crossed (atravessada) by something, by many things. To be intersected. To be mischievous, to unsettle. To serve myself on a platter. To be a street crossing between two larger streets. To be a crossing.

November — Lisbon, with and during Alkantara Festival
The third gathering, taking place within the framework of Alkantara Festival, focuses on artistic circulation, exploring festivals as strategic infrastructures for visibility, value creation, a fairer distribution of resources, and sustainable international cooperation.

DRIFT research process sharing

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