Duplex AIR
DUPLEX | Artists in Residence is an independent artist-run-space, composed of studios, a residency program and a gallery.
Seeking to stimulate creative processes, experimentation and plastic production as well as the discourse that these dynamics originate, Duplex presents itself as a privileged territory for the coexistence of different artists, different productions and different ways of thinking about the work of art and its context.
Valuing advances and setbacks, valuing error, failure, and disruption as participants in contemporary praxis, the entire structure and functioning of DUPLEX seeks, in addition to celebrate the final results, to recognize the conceptual and procedural richness of artistic creation, and bring the public closer to it.
For resident artists, DUPLEX's artistic residency program allows a quick insertion in the artistic community of Lisbon, offering the possibility, time and space to develop and show their work. With guest visits, conversations, organized visits to studios or other art spaces, discussions and project support, Duplex seeks to adapt to the interests and needs of each group of residents, whom are expected to engage in the activities proposed during their time at DUPLEX.
DUPLEX accepts self-proposals as well as publishes open calls. They are happy to receive artists working on any visual arts' area. They also receive curators as residents, usually coordinated with the current artistic residencies.
Open day, artist talk/presentation, involvement in all residency activities.
The DUPLEX building covers 1000 square meters and has three main floors. On the first floor, you'll find the gallery. The second floor houses 10 long-term studios for artists from Lisbon, as well as the office. On the third floor, there are 8 additional studios and a curator's office for the residency program. All the studios come with basic furniture, electrical outlets, and three walls that open to a shared social area. Each floor also has a small kitchen, bathrooms, places to clean art materials, and a terrace.
Duplex doesn't provide accommodation, but they will assist you in finding one, if needed.
Studios, a curator in residence office, a management office, fully equipped kitchenettes, bathrooms, terraces, communal gathering spaces, internet access, essential tools and materials, and a storage area for unused materials.
DUPLEX is located in Lisbon city center, in the lively and well liked neighborhood of Graça, in walking distance from several galleries, museums and independent art spaces.