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Established in 2010 and consolidated in its present form in 2013, Underdogs works with a diversified roster of Portuguese and international artists connected with the urban inspired contemporary art universe, fostering the development of close relationships between creators, the public, and the city with the aim of promoting art as an everyday experience.
Titled "Time Capsule", Underdogs' curatorial programme for MEO Kalorama 2023 featured original works by six artists/collectives: Kruella d'Enfer, who took over the main MEO stage; Halfstudio on the San Miguel stage; Diogo Potes on the Samsung stage; an artistic installation by Filippo Fiumani supported by Via Verde; an artistic workshop by Vai Dar Pitanga sponsored by Valor Sul; and an artistic intervention by Unidigrazz in collaboration with Rádio Comercial. Together, these works formed a narrative about the past, the present and the future.
For the first edition of MEO Kalorama in 2022, Underdogs brought AkaCorleone's "Temple of Light" to the main stage, along with an exhibition of Underdogs editions and a collaborative workshop with artist Madalena Pequito. After the festival, as part of its sustainability campaign, the canvas created by AkaCorleone was repurposed by Raquel Belli for the creation of art editions. This socially-minded project was also curated by Underdogs and organized in partnership with the association Chelas é o Sítio.
Photography: Beatriz Cardoso / Hugo Nunes / Filipe Silva
Photography: Beatriz Cardoso / Hugo Nunes / Filipe Silva
