An exhibition, entitled ‘Picturebooks in Portugal: A historical perspective’, curated by Professor Ana Margarida Ramos and Dr Inês Costa (CLLC, University of Aveiro) will be held at the Biblioteca Nacional from 1 September to 31 October 2025.  

Although the picturebook had little tradition in Portugal until the early 21st century, it has since emerged as a significant form of children’s literature. Defined by the interdependent relationship between text and illustration, it is marked by a strong emphasis on materiality and graphic design. This exhibition offers a historical perspective on the picturebook’s development in the Portuguese context, presenting a curated selection of emblematic volumes that reflect its diversity and evolution over time.

You are warmly invited to visit the exhibition. For conference participants, an official visit will be organised after the conference on Friday evening at 16.45.

Address: Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal, Campo Grande, 83, 1749-081 Lisboa

On foot from Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian it takes about 30 mins.

• Turn right out of the Foundation
• Turn left onto Avenida 5 de Outubro
• When you reach Avenida das Forças Armadas, turn right
• Then immediately left onto Campo Grande.
• The National Library is on your left, shortly after.

Opening hours: Monday to Friday, from 09.30am to 19.30pm / Saturday from 09.30am to 17.30pm

Watch this film prepared by the Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal