A private collection of Ming and Qing dynasty porcelain can be viewed by the public for the first time at a beautiful new cultural destination in Portugal.

Walls, windows and steps; street signs, churches and train stations — nearly every surface was wrapped in a ceramic work of art. Portugal’s stunning ceramic tiles wowed writer Amy Scherzer ...

Among the works on display will be a large number of the first ceramics commissioned by Portugal from China in the mid 16th century. The Albuquerque Foundation holds more than 2,600 Chinese works ...

Lisbon is a hub of culture, but you don’t need to wander too far outside of the city to find other innovative and intriguing cultural spaces.

The 97-year-old Brazilian has opened a foundation in Portugal to house the world’s most significant selection of Ming and Qing export porcelain ...

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Gudrun was the fruit of a partnership between Bordallo Pinheiro and fellow Portuguese porcelain and crystal maker Vista ...

"In Spain and Portugal, ceramics are often used in architectural decoration," he said. "China has many exquisite, large blue-and-white porcelain vases, but their application in architectural settings ...