Diary of a Tile Addict
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Earlier this year Diary of a Tile Addict was invited on a four-day ceramic tile study tour of Portugal. As a long-term admirer of Portugal’s long and influential ceramic tradition, DOATA’s founder, Joe Simpson readily accepted the invitation. Photo credit: Portugal Ceramics: Vasco Duarte. Location: Viuva Lamego.
Diary of a Tile Addict
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Earlier this year Diary of a Tile Addict was invited on a four-day ceramic tile study tour of Portugal. As a long-term admirer of Portugal’s long and influential ceramic tradition, DOATA’s founder, Joe Simpson readily accepted the invitation. Photo credit: Portugal Ceramics: Vasco Duarte. Location: Viuva Lamego.
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Tile Talk
DECEMBER 10, 2013
Portuguese Ceramic Tile: Architectural History and Preservation Through the Ages. Ceramic tile façade in Portugal. Portugal is a land of Medieval castles, cobblestone villages, captivating cities and golden-sand beaches, history, great food and wine, and beautiful scenery. Map of Portugal. Map of Portugal.
Tile Talk
DECEMBER 3, 2013
Portuguese Ceramic Tile Artistry. Panel of Portuguese ceramic tiles by Jorge Colaço (1922), representing Henry the Navigator at the Sagres Promonory. Photo by Joaquim Alves Gaspar, Lisboa, Portugal. Now, you too can bring the look and feel of Portugal into your home by using our Portuguese Ceramic Tiles in your next project.
Diary of a Tile Addict
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
The vibrantly tiled façades of Portugal’s homes are one of the country’s most iconic sights, but those sights are disappearing. Attempting to preserve the tiling legacy before it disappears entirely is Gazete Azulejos. Once handmade in factories thoroughout Portugal, reduced demand over the years led to closures.
Tile Talk
DECEMBER 17, 2013
Favorite Portuguese Tile Installations. This month, Avente pays homage to the classic styles of Portuguese Tiles. In last weeks post , Arpi Nalbandian started the month-long celebration by introducing the rich history and culture of Portugal, and the important role hand-painted ceramic tile has played.
Diary of a Tile Addict
MARCH 28, 2019
Incredible counterfeit ceramicist Diogo Machado – aka Add Fuel – continues to paint his mark on the world. A uniquely wonderful private commission in his Portuguese homeland is certainly one way to tile a façade. Add Fuel – Private commission, Portugal, 2018 Photo Credit: ©Diogo Machado. link] [link].
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