USIA presents the exhibition “Light, Form, and Color,” a sensory and aesthetic experience where contemporary art meets the rich tradition of Portuguese royal jewelry.

In this unique exhibition, carefully selected works of art enter into a dialogue with the museum’s permanent jewelry collection, revealing subtle—and sometimes surprising—connections in color, form, and symbolism. The curator proposes a gemological reading of the collection, highlighting how the properties of precious stones—such as light refraction, chromatic purity, or crystalline structure—find echoes in painting, photography, and other forms of visual art.

Visitors are invited to explore how the intense brilliance of a diamond inspires a light sculpture, how the saturated green of an emerald is reflected on a canvas, or how the symmetrical elegance of a royal tiara reappears in the geometry of a contemporary piece.

The Royal Treasure Museum is one of Portugal’s most recent and significant cultural institutions, located in the west wing of the National Palace of Ajuda, in Lisbon. Inaugurated in June 2022, the museum was created to house and permanently exhibit the extraordinary collection of Portuguese royal jewelry, which had previously been dispersed and largely inaccessible to the public. The Story of Royal Treasure Museum

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1. Visiting Hours & Admission

Admission to the exhibition constitutes acceptance of all visitor rules and guidelines. Visiting hours may be modified without prior notice.

2. Protection of Artwork

All artworks exhibited are protected cultural property. Visitors must not touch the artworks unless explicitly permitted.

3. Conduct

Visitors are expected to behave respectfully toward the artworks, artists, staff, and other visitors. Unsafe, disruptive, or inappropriate behavior may result in removal from the exhibition.

4. Photography

Photography is permitted unless otherwise indicated near specific artworks. The commercial use of photographs or videos taken in the exhibition is strictly prohibited without prior authorization.

5. Supervision & Safety

Visitors enter the exhibition space at their own risk. Parents or guardians are fully responsible for the supervision and behavior of minors. Museum Security: https://www.tesouroreal.pt/paginas/04524bee-seguranca

6. Liability

Any damage caused to artworks, exhibition materials, or the venue will be the personal responsibility of the visitor responsible for the damage.

7. Sales

The organizers act solely as facilitators. Any sales between artists and potential buyers are made outside the exhibition building.

Legal Disclaimer

This exhibition is governed by Portuguese law. Exclusive jurisdiction: Lisbon, Portugal.

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Organization, Production: United State Of International Artists

Communication: United State Of International Artists and Partners

Technical Support: United State Of International Artists 

Texts: Abel Pena, Álvaro Madureira Pinto. Maria José Lourenço, Rui Jorge Agostinho, United State Of International Artists

Curator: Francisco Lacerda

Graphic Design: United State Of International Artists

© of images, texts, and translations

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LISBON, 25/05/26 – The Royal Treasury Museum, located at the National Palace of Ajuda, will present the exhibition “Light, Form and Color” starting on September 12, 2026.

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