This notebook set celebrates the fusion of art and functionality, featuring an exclusive design inspired by Grand Herbier d’Ombres / Grande herbário de sombras (1972) by Lourdes Castro.

Each notebook is stitched with thread, ensuring greater durability and elegance, while offering the perfect space to explore ideas, take notes, or create sketches, all while honoring the poetic and natural beauty captured in the artist's work.

Perfect for students, professionals, and art enthusiasts, this set combines practicality with a unique aesthetic, making it an excellent choice for gifts or personal use.

These thread-bound notebooks are not only practical but also a celebration of art and nature, ideal for those who value artistic design and creative expression in their daily lives.

© Lourdes Castro

The exhibition Herbarium Seen & Dreamed aims to explore how scientists, philosophers, writers, artists, and filmmakers have collected or represented plants, whether for scientific purposes or personal enjoyment, creating herbaria that bridge the scientific and the poetic.

Through a multidisciplinary approach, the exhibition showcases the exploratory work of various botanists and artists.

In the contemplative space of the Barn, visitors are invited to discover the remarkable Grand Herbier d’Ombres / Grande herbário de sombras (1972) by Lourdes Castro (1930–2022), featured in the installation Je/Eux d’Ombres by artist Claudia Isabel Navas.

Lourdes Castro, a visual artist born in Funchal, Madeira Island, in 1930, is regarded as one of the most important Portuguese contemporary artists. She was one of the founders of the renowned artistic group and magazine KWY in France.