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The Art of Learning
At Lusa, art lives in every corner – from the walls to the way we teach. Discover how creativity shapes the spaces where Portuguese is learned.
A Signature Space by Arashida
Where Language Meets Colour
One of the most distinctive features of Lusa’s atmosphere is the visual identity designed by Arashida, a Lisbon-based artist who brought warmth, movement, and personality into the school’s recent space renovation.
Learning Flows Through Every Wall
Rather than treating the physical space as something purely functional, Arashida imagined the school as a living canvas. Her use of fluid, organic shapes and vibrant colour was not only decorative – it captured the inclusive, open spirit of Lusa itself. Today, these shapes move across the walls, connecting classrooms, hallways, and common areas, turning each corner of the school into a shared expression of creativity
and belonging.
Enjoy An Art Exhibition In A Learning Environment
How Does The Concept Work?
- Different classroom, different artworks – walk around the school and explore!
- Enjoy the unique cultural experience and get a closer look at the Portuguese art of today.
- All the exhibited works are available for purchase so you can take home an authentic piece of Portuguese culture!
10 Classrooms, 10 Artists, 10 Experiences
You will encounter a variety of styles and techniques, as well as personal points of view, allowing for diverse perspectives through which you can rediscover Portuguese traditions and explore new creative visions. The artists we are happy to present to you are:
Ricardo Jorge
Ricardo Jorge born and raised in Lisbon, is an architect, a visual arts teacher, and an illustrator. Since 2013, he has been involved in many projects and art competitions in Portugal, exhibiting his works on a regular basis.
Nicholas Carvalho & Ines Almeida
Nicholas Carvalho (South Africa) and Inês Almeida (Portugal) are a duo of artists, publishers and life-partners, founders of Casa Nic e Inês Edições, for years now focused on workshop organization and the creation and the publishing of experimental art books.
Lapo
Lapo is a Portuguese brand founded by Bruna Lapo (Brazil) and António Guerreiro (Portugal) focused on sustainable design and production of clothing, ceramics, prints, and other product lines.
Sara Bizarro
Lapo is a Portuguese brand founded by Bruna Lapo (Brazil) and António Guerreiro (Portugal) focused on sustainable design and production of clothing, ceramics, prints, and other product lines.
Beatriz Bagulho
Beatriz Bagulho (Portugal) seeks to create a bridge between the performative and the audiovisual arts. Her experience as an illustrator, director and animator allows for involvement in interdisciplinary projects.
Maria Miguel Cardeiro
Maria Miguel Cardeiro (Madeira) is a graphic designer and an illustrator. She explores different media to develop unique visual identities and colorful illustrations.
Clara Leitão
Clara Leitão (Portugal) is a designer, illustrator and sculptor, specializing in silk screen printing and embroidery. A BELA E A COBRA is a series of illustrations based on the short story of the same title.
Francisco Spratley
Francisco Spratley (Portugal) is an architect by profession, with a passion for drawing and photography. In VIAGENS, Spratley takes graphic records of his imaginary trips through Portugal.
Pri Ballarin
Pri Ballarin self-describes as passionate about books, lines, papers, and positive encounters. The Italian-Brazilian graphic designer, videographer, embroiderer, poet, editor, illustrator and a writer – Pri is a truly multidisciplinary artist.
Afonso Pessanha
Afonso Pessanha (Portugal) is a visual artist and a product designer, in the past years preoccupied with strategic illustration and live scribing. He skillfully blends the ability to simplify complex information through drawing, with the experience as a graphic designer and a creative director.
Cultural Immersion Through Portuguese Contemporary Art
In our school we believe that history and heritage, which we promote through our social activities, can be essential to learning a new language. Yet it is contemporary art that can offer a glimpse into present-day cultural identities and provide a better understanding of today’s society. By promoting local artists from the lusophone world (Portugal, Cabo Verde …), we wish to bring attention to the variety and richness of the artistic voices of modern Portugal.
