The exhibition celebrates the career of José Pedrosa, an artist deeply connected to the Gondomar community, whose work stands as a true testament to the beauty of the landscapes, traditions and the people who bring them to life. In the streets, in the hidden corners, in the everyday figures, in the Douro, in the grape harvests and in the gestures of daily life, José Pedrosa immortalises moments that form part of our collective identity. His painting moves us because it brings us closer to our roots and reminds us that culture is also built through what we choose to preserve. Each canvas holds a story; each brushstroke preserves a piece of