Exhibition "10 Years of Stories in Photography" - Pepe Brix
A retrospective of the prestigious National Geographic photojournalist, Pepe Brix, at the Santa Maria Museum.
The Santa Maria Museum - Vila do Porto Center, presents during the month of March 2026 the extraordinary photographic exhibition '10 Years of Stories in Photography,' by the prestigious Azorean photojournalist Pepe Brix. This showcase represents the culmination of a decade of intense work and continuous collaboration with the Portuguese edition of National Geographic magazine, consolidating Pepe Brix as one of the most relevant names in contemporary documentary photography in Portugal.
The exhibition offers a deep visual journey through a careful selection of images that have marked the photographer's career. Visitors are invited to explore themes ranging from the harshness and beauty of cod fishing in the North Atlantic to the ancestral traditions and daily lives of the people of the Azorean islands. Pepe Brix's perspective is characterized by an enormous humanist sensitivity, always seeking dignity and truth behind every face and every landscape, transforming everyday moments into powerful visual narratives.
The venue for this exhibition is the Santa Maria Museum, located in the former Convent of Saint Francis, a building of great historical and architectural significance. The contrast between the secular walls and the modernity of large-format photographic prints creates a unique contemplative atmosphere. The light filtering into the cloisters enhances the message of the works, inviting reflection on the human condition and the relationship between Man and the environment. Beyond its artistic value, the showcase serves as an important anthropological record of realities in constant flux.
Throughout the exhibition period, the museum organizes discussion sessions and guided tours, allowing for a deeper understanding of the techniques and stories behind each photograph. For art and photography lovers visiting Vila do Porto, this is a must-see stop that offers a chance to see the world, and the Azores, through the lens of one of its most international talents. The exhibition is part of a cultural circuit that reinforces Santa Maria's position as a center of artistic dynamism in the archipelago.
