11.ª edition · Mesclarte 2025

Orange Economy

14 June 2025 · 2:30–7:00 pm · Noble Hall of the Legislative Assembly of Madeira, Funchal

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The 11th edition explored the creative economy, with John Howkins as keynote speaker and live radio coverage by TSF Madeira. Talks, an exhibition, music and a tribute to Nini Andrade Silva shaped the day.

Ideas and experiences

  • Creative economy and the value of cultural work
  • Human creativity and artificial intelligence
  • Martim Velosa’s exhibition «Rejeição Renovada»

People and projects

  • John Howkins · keynote speaker
  • Nini Andrade Silva · honouree
  • Martim Velosa · artist
  • Chiara Nobile and Aniko Harangi · opening performance
  • Frederico Fernandes, Catarina Sofia, Vanda de França and Graça Alves · participants

Sources and coverage

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