Artur Pastor – Portugal, a country of contrasts

Travel through time and rediscover the essence of a forgotten Portugal through the lens of one of the greatest masters of national photography. "Artur Pastor – Portugal, a country of contrasts" is an editorial work of art and an ethnographic document of incalculable value. Published in a careful co-edition between Majericon and Lisbon City Council, this album is a must-have for collectors, historians, and photography lovers.

This magnificent photographic journey evokes the vast legacy of Artur Pastor in an ambivalent restlessness. Its pages balance between writing and image, exploring the striking contrasts between the coast and the interior, traditional rural life and the march towards urban modernity.

With a total of 249 high-quality black and white photographs, the book provides an exhaustive survey of the lives of the Portuguese people in the mid-20th century.

Leafing through this work, the reader finds sublime records of agricultural work, the harsh but poetic fishing toils, handicrafts, fairs, markets, and popular festivals, as well as architecture, industrial landscapes, and the faces that shaped our coastal and rural identity.