decorative tiles and typography tell the story of lisbon through its storefronts
the series carries us through the portuguese capital to encounter 30 historical shops, their often ornately decorated façades and their passionate business owners.
after showing us the beauty of storefronts in paris and milan, pixartprinting has now collaborated with photographer sebastian erras to spotlight the city of lisbon and its most remarkable shops. ‘lisbon re-tale’ carries us through the portuguese capital to encounter 30 historical shops, their often ornately decorated façades and their passionate business owners. the series — of which lisbon is the final chapter — seeks to give a voice to these traditional places, highlighting the creativity, character, and values from the past.
video by fabio tabacchi
through the voices of its inhabitants, ‘lisbon re-tale’ conveys the vibrant essence and energy of the city, highlighting its historic architecture and commercial spaces. this latest collaboration between pixartprinting and photographer sebastian erras sees craftsmen, young designers, barbers, and restaurateurs standing outside their store’s doors, proudly presenting goods to locals and foreigners alike. ‘light seems to shine from the people who work in them: welcoming, smiling men and women who love their land and its history,’ the team describes.
see the full collection of images, alongside stories of each of the owners and their stores, on pixartprinting here.
lubelia marques, manager for portugal of the jewelry company tous, at the door of the brand’s local flagship store
joáo silva, one of the owners of lisbon’s most famous coffeehouse
manager josé antonio almeida poses at the entrance of his business
alfredo sampaio sees the many stories that are linked with his jewelry shop
josé sá-chaves is the latest generation of a barbering saga
manager pedro castro e silva poses in front of his bookshop
carlos carvalho is proud to run portugal’s last specialty glove shop
cládia marques and her grandfather alfredo teixeira welcome visitors into their men’s clothing store
maria da conceiçao bulhões lampreia hears a lot of stories as manager of a historic military uniform shop
manager nuno gonçalves holds court at his unique liqueur shop
margarida opa never takes off her apron when working at her seed store
luis torres receives clients at the entrance of his delicatessen
helena m. almeida at the pharmacy founded by her great-grandfather
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