Acervo Vivo [Living Collection]  is a program that explores Almeida & Dale’s collection through exhibitions organized by both guest and in-house curators and researchers.  

The exhibitions are based on a careful and non-hierarchical selection of works that propose dialogues between contemporary artists and those from different generations. They transcend chronological boundaries, create unexpected connections, reveal new layers of meaning, and foster encounters between distinct times and narratives.  

Alchemy, Magic, and Other Enchantments, the first exhibition in the program, opens on June 7 at the Fradique 1430 venue. Alchemy, magic, and imaginary landscapes take over the exhibition space through a selection of works that move between sculpture, painting, installation, and photography. Together, these practices create a sensory and symbolic environment that transports the viewer into a metaphysical and evocative realm. It is an immersive landscape that summons memories, myths, and imaginaries, bridging different generations and modes of artistic creation.