A new open-air urban art gallery called "Walls That Matter – 8 Take Over" is being created at 8 Marvila in Lisbon, Portugal. The project, curated and produced by Because Art Matters, features murals by artists including RAM, Mário Belém, Gonçalo MAR, Jacqueline de Montaigne, L7 Matrix, Patrícia Mariano, Rita Ravasco, Arm Collective, Binau, Burry, and Buermans. The murals are being painted live from October through November, allowing visitors to watch the artworks come to life in real time. The gallery is free and open to the public at Praça David Leandro da Silva 8, with extended hours on weekends.
This project matters because it transforms a multicultural hub into a constantly evolving public art space, making contemporary mural art accessible to all Lisbon residents and visitors. By inviting both national and international artists to create live, it engages the community directly in the artistic process and reinforces Marvila's identity as a dynamic cultural district. The initiative also highlights the growing trend of open-air galleries that democratize art and revitalize urban neighborhoods.