On November 7, the António Salvado Municipal Library was the stage for a remarkable cultural event. As part of the XXXVII Study Days from Prehistory to the 21st Century, the multimedia exhibition “PAIN: IMAGES OF THE WORD” was inaugurated, proposing an essential dialogue between Art and Science.

This exhibition is, in fact, the culmination of an interdisciplinary project coordinated by professors from the Castelo Branco School of Applied Arts — Ana Sofia Marcelo, Carlos Reis, Célia Barreto, Isabel Marcos, and Neel Naik. The project involved around 150 students from the Communication and Audiovisual Design (Bachelor’s Degree) and the Higher Professional Technical Course in Audiovisual Communication, who brought the concept of the exhibition to life.

The source of inspiration was the poem “A Dor” (Pain) by our (much-missed) illustrious poet from Castelo Branco, António Salvado (1936-2023). A beautiful tribute, without a doubt.

As with any large project of this scale, there was room for recognition. A jury composed of Maria de Lurdes Gouveia Barata, António Lourenço Marques, and Mário Raposo (RTP) was tasked with evaluating the works. After careful consideration, prizes were awarded for photography and short films, a gift from the Castelo Branco City Council, which thus recognizes emerging talent.

After careful consideration, the jury awarded prizes in the categories of Photography and Short Film. These prizes were offered by the Castelo Branco City Council, which recognizes and supports the emerging talent of our students.

The big winners of the night were:

🏆 Winners – “A Dor: Imagens da Palavra” (Pain: Images of the Word)

Category: Photography

• 1st Prize: [Ana Rita, Ângela Vicente, Bruna Antunes, Maria Coelho, Maria Eduarda, Mariana Martins, Tomás Bispo]
• 2nd Prize: [Catarina Lima, Catarina Pereira, Isadora Marinho, Ana Loide Adrião, Manuel José Carvalho, Melany Nascimento]
• 3rd Prize: [Ana Rita, Ângela Vicente, Bruna Antunes, Maria Coelho, Maria Eduarda, Mariana Martins, Tomás Bispo]
• Honorable Mention: [André Paulo, Beatriz Monteiro, José Tadeia, Marcos Afonso, Matilde Oliveira]

Category: Short Film

• 1st Prize: [Ana Adrião, Catarina Lima, Catarina Pereira, Isadora Marinho, Melany Nascimento, Manuel Carvalho]
• 2nd Prize: [Ana Nogueira, Catarina Santos, Sofia Pinto]
• Honorable Mention: [Leonor Patrício, Maria Cardoso, Guilherme Baptista, Filipe Trindade, Alexandra Fernandes, Francisco, Azrael]

The project coordinators and ESART warmly congratulate all the winners and participants for their excellent work and sensitivity.

The event was further enriched by the screening of the documentary “Amato Lusitano: Science and Humanism,” produced by professors Carlos Reis, Isabel Marcos, and Neel Naik as part of the research project of TECHN&ART – Center for Technology, Restoration, and Valorization of the Arts.

For those who were unable to attend the opening, here’s some good news: the exhibition “A DOR: IMAGENS DA PALAVRA” will be open to the public until November 21.