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Toma! 150 Anos de Zés Povinhos
Museu Bordalo Pinheiro, listed on Agenda Cultural LisboaThu, Jul 16, 2026 · 01:00 AM – 01:00 AM
Overview
Overview
Toma! 150 Anos de Zés Povinhos is a Lisbon cultural event at Museu Bordalo Pinheiro, listed on Agenda Cultural Lisboa. Check the official listing for exact times, tickets and any last-minute changes. Tickets From €5.
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The Museu Bordalo Pinheiro marks a major milestone in Portuguese visual culture with the exhibition *Toma! 150 Anos de Zés Povinhos*, curated by Jorge Silva and João Alpuim Botelho. Created by Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro on June 12, 1875, in the pages of *A Lanterna Mágica*, Zé Povinho became a quintessential symbol of the Portuguese people—critical, ironic, and resilient.
Beyond its longevity, the exhibition highlights the character's constant reinvention: appropriated by caricaturists, brought to the stage, molded in popular ceramics, and featured on political posters, stamps, brands, and newspaper covers. Zé Povinho even became a mascot for the national football team and inspired an automobile project. The show traces this multiplicity of lives while keeping sight of the original, brilliant stroke that gave it lasting form and identity.
📍 Museu Bordalo Pinheiro⏱️ 1248 hrs🎟️ Tickets from From €5
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Good to know
- The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 to 18:00.
- The ticket price includes access to the museum.
- The exhibition runs from 11 February to 6 September 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Who curated the exhibition?
The exhibition is curated by Jorge Silva (Silvadesigners) and João Alpuim Botelho (Museu Bordalo Pinheiro).
What is the significance of Zé Povinho?
Created by Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro in 1875, Zé Povinho became a major symbol of the Portuguese people, known for being critical, ironic, and resilient.
What can visitors expect to see?
The exhibition traces the character's many lives, from caricatures and theatre to ceramics, political posters, stamps, and even a national team mascot.
Venue & Map
Museu Bordalo Pinheiro, listed on Agenda Cultural Lisboa
Museu Bordalo Pinheiro, listed on Agenda Cultural Lisboa
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