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Tide Journal from Porto's Ribeira
August 1, 2024 • Porto, Portugal
Along the quay
Felix Andrade mapped the Ribeira like a local. We followed the curve of the Douro as café lights flickered on, letting the "Porto Ribeira" print lock onto the moment when blue hour painted every tile a deeper cobalt.
Boats against the current
Rabelo crews tightened ropes while the river pushed back toward the Atlantic. Their silhouettes anchor the foreground of the edition, balancing the stacked houses climbing toward Sé Cathedral.
Bringing Porto home
Pair this piece with warm wood or brass. The print glows after dusk, carrying the scent of grilled sardines and the distant notes of fado into whatever room it hangs.