Isabel Pavão, the Portuguese painter who has lived in New York since 1990, believes that the process of making art matters as much as the finished work. In this episode of The Heart & Hustle of Portugal, the artist retraces a path that runs from Porto to Paris and finally to Manhattan, where she arrived as a doctoral student at New York University, backed by a Gulbenkian grant, to study aesthetics, the language used to talk about art.

Isabel Pav&atilde;o, the Portuguese painter who has lived in New York since 1990, believes that the process of making art matters as much as the finished work. In this episode of The Heart &amp; Hustle of Portugal, the artist retraces a path that runs from Porto to Paris and finally to Manhattan, where she arrived as a doctoral student at New York University, backed by a Gulbenkian grant, to study aesthetics, the language used to talk about art.

Each week, join Tony Gonçalves—a U.S.-based Portuguese immigrant and successful media executive—as he explores the stories of those driving Portugal’s influence on the global stage. From visionary entrepreneurs to cultural pioneers, The Heart and Hustle of Portugal uncovers the unique ways the Portuguese identity thrives worldwide. As Expresso’s first English-language product, this series bridges cultures and connects the global audience to Portugal’s spirit of innovation, passion, and resilience.

Each week, join Tony Gonçalves—a U.S.-based Portuguese immigrant and successful media executive—as he explores the stories of those driving Portugal’s influence on the global stage. From visionary entrepreneurs to cultural pioneers, The Heart and Hustle of Portugal uncovers the unique ways the Portuguese identity thrives worldwide. As Expresso’s first English-language product, this series bridges cultures and connects the global audience to Portugal’s spirit of innovation, passion, and resilience.

Tony Gonçalves—a U.S.-based Portuguese immigrant and successful media executive— explores the stories of those driving Portugal’s influence on the global stage