Surrealism

Fervor in the shadows. Feeling the pulse of Pujo through the traditional Dhunuchi dance.

📷 Olympus Trip 35 🎞 Fomapan 400

The Statue of goddess Pallas Athene in Budapest’s Castle District is a 1785 limestone sculpture by Carlo Adami that symbolizes the guardianship and protection of the city of Buda. Approached with severe solemnity, the Statue of Pallas Athene on Castle Hill distances herself from aggressive warfare to stand as the ultimate symbol of cold wisdom, calculated reason, and civic order. Sculpted with an austere expression and an unflinching posture, the goddess embodies the intellectual guardianship of Buda, conveying that her true power lies in the mind rather than raw violence. The heavy helmet crowning her head features a small owl, the sacred emblem of intellect and nocturnal foresight, while her rigid, unyielding gaze reflects the sternness with which she watches over the former Town Hall. Though she wields a shield and spear, her static presence radiates a disciplined authority, reminding passersby that justice and governance require, above all, unwavering discernment and prudence.

Lisbon Oceanarium

Bacalhôa Buddha Eden is the largest oriental garden in Europe, featuring monumental statues and modern art across 35 hectares, located at Quinta dos Loridos in Bombarral, Portugal.

LXFactory, Lisbon