OUR STORY
São Rafael Galleries is on a mission to revolutionize the way we experience art in the twenty-first century. With the belief that computer vision is the future of preserving and exhibiting heritage art, we have launched a groundbreaking project that aims to bring technological sophistication to the portuguese and global art market. Our mission is to leverage the latest advancements in virtual and augmented reality to create immersive heritage experiences that raise the bar of exhibition standards and offer unparalleled access to exclusive artworks from national and international artists. By leading the normalization and expansion of digital markets, we seek to protect the next generation of museums and galleries while scaling new heights in art innovation, creativity, and passion. Join São Rafael Galleries on this journey that ignites your imagination, fires your passion, and explore the limitless potential of technology!!
🏆 Project awarded with Best Use of Tecnology by Iberian Festival Awards’23
🏆 Project awarded with Best Use of Tecnology by Iberian Festival Awards’23
Individual VR headsets to guide you safely through the exhibitions.
Art periods: classical and contemporary
Mediuns: Painting, Photography, Drawing, Collage, Digital art, Vídeo-art
15 min immersive experiences. Maximum 2 experiences per person subject to daily availability. Book in advance to guarantee your entry.
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Random or Selected Contemporary
Embark on an unforgettable, immersive journey through the world of contemporary art, courtesy of São Rafael Galleries. Our collection features over 300 diverse works, including those by internationally acclaimed artists hailing from Portugal, Angola, Mozambique, Germany, France, Brazil, Spain, Mexico, Chile, Egypt, Ghana, and Côte d’Ivoire. Select an impressive list of contemporary experiences to suit your own personal taste.
Selected Classics
Dive into the world of classic art with a personally-selected favorite courtesy of São Rafael Galleries. Experience the iconic masterpieces by Frida Kahlo, Vincent Van Gogh, Salvador Dalí, Picasso, Monet, Klimt, Yayoi Kusama, Michelangelo, Velásquez, Da Vinci, and many more in an immersive and unforgettable way. Our collection features some of the world’s most renowned and admired art pieces, presented with attention to detail and passion for art. Find your inspiration and admire the work of the greatest artists in history like never before.
Selected Classics
Discover the universe of the most famous painters of the fauvist movement: Paul Césane, Raoul Dufy, Henri Matisse, George Rouault, Sigrid Hjertén and Andre Derain. The impulsiveness, the purity of colors and the unparalleled genius of the artists are transposed into virtual reality.
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Corporate Events
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Private Events
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Discover our list of immersive contemporary art experiences and…
Experience the art world like never before!
Saatchi Gallery, London, UK
October 11th-15th | 2023
Step into a world of exclusivity with São Rafael Galleries mixed reality exhibition, featuring virtual reality and 3D holographic masterpieces: Ashima Kumar, Catarina Diaz, Cecília Acevedo, Jamal Masarwa, Maria Imperatore, Raquel Gralheiro, Sónia Travassos, Marina Emphietzi, Arista2099, Ildikó Baranyi, Kevin Trinh, Shelina Khimji and so much more.
Alcobaça, Portugal
October 19th-21th | 2023
A celebration of Contemporary Art in an elegant atmosphere enhanced by artworks from 14 contemporary artists in a firework of strong images, sensations and sounds.
Alcobaça, Portugal
October 19th-21th | 2023
After the World’s Great Painters, Artbox VR brings us a virtual and immersive show that invites us to discover the universe of the most famous painters of the fauvist movement: Paul Césane, Raoul Dufy, Henri Matisse, George Rouault, Sigrid Hjertén and Andre Derain. The impulsiveness, the purity of colors and the unparalleled genius of the artists are transposed into virtual reality.
Vale das Mós Summer Fest, Portugal
Jul 21-22th | 2023
Pavart Gallery, Italy
Jan 20th | 2023
Exclusible Icons: immersive experience is a São Rafael Galleries show premiered at Pavart Gallery, a renowned contemporary art gallery in Rome. The show invites you to immerse yourself in an unforgettable 360º journey through contemporary art. In this nocturnal city of millions, Exclusible Icons are sleeping beauties dancing in the light in premium exclusivity… a ticking mystery, the enigma of art invades the Pavart Gallery space. Artworks leap out of their frames and paintings come to life in an immersive virtual reality experience in the historic Monteverde Vecchio district.
In this exhibition, curated by Mónica Kahlo and Sílvia Raposo, São Rafael Galleries has brought together “le primedonne” from its collection of international contemporary artists: Catarina Diaz, Leonor T. Sousa, Arista2099, Abílio Marcos, Ashima Kumar, Lena Silva, Gulnar Sacoor, João Freire, Kwame Koda, Cecília Acevedo, Lilia Luján and many others.
Lisboa, Portugal
Oct 3rd to 15th| 2022
The São Rafael Galleries presents the first artistic production that fits in a 30 cm technological box. More than an exhibition, Artbox VR is an immersive virtual show that invites you to discover the best of contemporary art: Catarina Diaz, Leonor T. Sousa, Ricardo Gomes, Arista2099, Abílio Marcos, Ashima Kumar, Lena Silva, Gulnar Sacoor, António Azenha, João Freire, Marco Gomes, Kwame Koda, Jaime R Ferreira, Cecília Acevedo, Gabriela González, Lilia Luján, Hossam Dirar, Fabián Caro, Tomiwa Arobieke and Rodolfo M. Costa. The works leap out of the frames and the paintings come to life in a groundbreaking immersive virtual reality experience. Artbox VR: welcome to the future of contemporary art!
Alcobaça, Portugal
Oct 17th, 18th and 19th
A virtual and immersive show that invites you to discover the universe of the most famous painters in history: Van Gogh, Salvador Dalí, Frida Kahlo, Leonardo Da Vinci, Picasso, Michelangelo, Klimt, Monet, Vermeer, Velázquez and Yayoi Kusama, using virtual reality reinterpretations, in an exhibition with complete freedom of movement. Twelve minutes of fantasy in which the visitor is completely immersed in the dreamlike and pictorial universe of the most famous painters in history, crossing different rooms where huge projections of the works allow the visitor to feel completely immersed in the works painted by the artists in a second plastic dimension, vibrant and unforgettable sound and sensory experience.
