A Living Tribute to the Art and Culture of the Azores

The NINE DOTS Art Collection

At NINE DOTS, art is our root. Our mission stems from a commitment to celebrate and showcase the essence of the Azores through art in its various forms of expression.

The hotel's collection brings together artists and personalities from the Azores, and those of Azorean descent, who played a fundamental role in regional and national culture, literature, and political life .

In this in-house curation, the deep roots of historical masters intersect with the audacity of contemporary names. From common spaces to the intimacy of bedrooms, each exhibited work invites a journey through the artistic and cultural heritage of the Azores, uniting figures represented in world-renowned institutions such as the Musée d'Orsay , the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation , and the Carlos Machado Museum .

The Universes of the Collection

A journey through multiple languages: from painting and sculpture to literary thought and the visual arts. Discover some of the names represented in our collection.

Painting & Visual Arts

Domingos Rebêlo

The painter who immortalized the devotion and humanity of the Azorean people.

José Júlio de Sousa Pinto

The naturalistic perspective that conquered Europe with the light of our people.

Victor Câmara

The genius of the line who captured the essence of the Atlantic figures and landscapes.

Urbano Resendes

The power of the earth and abstract symbolism in a unique expression of identity.

António Dacosta

The bridge between European surrealism and insular essence, a central figure in Portuguese modernism.

Ana Vieira

The pioneer who defied conventions to allow us to inhabit the art itself.

Carlos Carreiro

The narrator of vibrant universes, where humor, fantasy, and color bring the story to life.

Catarina Branco

The delicate paper and installation reinterpret the visual heritage and traditions of the islands.

Luís França

The geometry and sensitivity of those who draw memory in space.

José Nuno da Câmara Pereira

Constant experimentation and a forward-thinking Atlantic vision.

Sculpture and Form

Canto da Maya

The elegance of form and the genius that elevated Azorean sculpture to world modernism.

Literature and Thought

Natália Correia

The indomitable voice of thought and poetry, whose intellectual and political legacy shaped the identity of contemporary Portuguese culture.

Historical Figures

Personalities such as Manuel de Arriaga and Teófilo Braga – both Presidents of the First Portuguese Republic – whose legacies shaped national thought.

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Immersive Experience

Explore the Gallery at your own pace.

To fully enjoy this collection, we've created an exclusive Virtual Tour . Through our digital itinerary, you can explore the artworks on each floor and discover the stories behind each artist. An experience designed to keep art with you throughout your stay.

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Temporary Exhibitions

The NINE DOTS permanent collection combines works by renowned masters with the dissemination and promotion of contemporary artists. We regularly hold temporary exhibitions and partnerships with artists who establish a creative dialogue with our essence and our space. These events aim to transform NINE DOTS into a living gallery , where each visit can lead to the discovery of a new perspective and new visual languages.

Learn more about the "Flora" exhibition

Artist Residencies and Promotion

We believe in supporting artistic creation . Through our artistic residency program, we welcome established names and emerging talents from the Azorean cultural scene to NINE DOTS, creating a unique ecosystem of connection and creative freedom .

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