Welcome to dialogue!

Inspired by historical art salons, we challenge conventional narratives with a punk-like attitude, persistently delving beneath the surface of our image-saturated world. With a peculiar eye for quality—conceptual, material, and relational—our program evolves organically, shaped by the needs of our artists and the constellations of collaboration that emerge.

We believe that contemporary art is driven by dialogue—between artists and audiences, disciplines and ideas, the past and the present—shaping the future. Each exhibition is a pretext for dialogue: a space where these conversations take form, unfold, and evolve.

dialogue was born from an inaugural project—dialogue #01, which explored the relationship between movement and sculpture through interdisciplinary exchange. Presented during ARCO Lisbon 2023 in Adriana Barreto’s studio in Marvila, that first encounter laid the groundwork for what has since become a contemporary art gallery and platform for experimentation.

As an architect, the concept of movement in space is intrinsic to my thinking. As a spectator, I was captivated by a pivotal moment: witnessing Dialoge 09 by Sasha Waltz & Guests during the opening of David Chipperfield's Neues Museum in Berlin in 2009. Reflecting now, I see how that experience subtly yet profoundly inspired my vision for dialogue gallery, shaping a mission to explore the intersections of creativity.

Based in Lisbon, Portugal, with a main gallery space in Marvila and a chapel project space in Belem, we currently represent thirteen emerging and established Portuguese and international artists, alongside guest collaborators, fostering inclusivity and dynamism.

In parallel to being a house for artists—with a regular exhibition and public program—dialogue offers a creative approach to collection management, working closely with collectors throughout their journey. We also develop long-term projects that bridge art and architecture, curating, fundraising, and producing groundbreaking works—from site-specific commissions to interdisciplinary collaborations.

Rooted in the creative process, dialogue values the daily routine of creating, making, performing, and displaying art. In an increasingly digital world, the gallery offers a sanctuary for authentic, face-to-face engagement—where lasting relationships and fresh collaborations thrive.

— Sonia Taborda
Founder & Artistic Director